Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3.2 tonnes. The JCB 9T-2 has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3.2 tonnes.
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 5,400kg |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, JCB 9T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3.2 tonnes
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 →Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3.2 tonnes. The JCB 9T-2 has 7kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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