Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,110kg. The JCB 525-60 has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,110kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 48 kW |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 8600 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: JCB 525-60, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,110kg
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 525-60 and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,110kg. The JCB 525-60 has 7kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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