Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,210kg and has 29kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,210kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 29kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 2,390kg |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 18.9kW |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. 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 6,210kg
- you want one that has 29kW more power
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 STH-2S5 Swivel if...
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,210kg and has 29kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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