Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7,594kg and digs 2.83m (9.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7,594kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 2.83m (9.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 4.52 m |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
| Engine power | - | 48 kW |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,594kg
- you want one that digs 2.83m (9.5ft) deeper
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 8008 CTS and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7,594kg and digs 2.83m (9.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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