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JCB 535-95 vs JCB 86C-2

The JCB 535-95 has 7kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 535-95
JCB 535-95 - image: JCB
JCB 86C-2
JCB 86C-2 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 535-95JCB 86C-2
Engine power55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant48 kW
Operating weight-8600 kg
Dig depth-4.52 m
Dump height-5.39 m

Sources: JCB 535-95, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 535-95 if...

  • you want one that has 7kW more power

A mid-size telehandler used on building sites and farms to lift and place pallets, muck-away skips and building materials at height and reach. Plant hire fleets keep it as a general-purpose lifting machine alongside dedicated forklifts.

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Full 535-95 specifications →

Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...

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 535-95 and the JCB 86C-2?

The JCB 535-95 has 7kW more power. The JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler); the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.

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