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JCB 86C-2 vs Komatsu PC210LC-11

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 14,640kg.

Last reviewed 9 November 2026

JCB 86C-2
JCB 86C-2 - image: JCB
PC210LC-11
Komatsu PC210LC-11

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 86C-2Komatsu PC210LC-11
Operating weight8600 kg23240 (kg); 51231 (lbs)
Engine power48 kW165 (HP); 123 (kW)
Dig depth4.52 m-
Dump height5.39 m-
Bucket capacity-0.97 (m); 1.27 (yd)

Sources: JCB 86C-2, Komatsu PC210LC-11. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

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 →

Buy or hire the PC210LC-11 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,640kg

Civil contractors and hire fleets use this crawler excavator for earthmoving, trench work and loading lorries. Its hydrostatic swing and steady hydraulic output help it keep pace through repeated digging cycles. It is a common choice where a larger machine is needed for longer, heavier shifts on big sites.

Full PC210LC-11 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Komatsu PC210LC-11?

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 14,640kg. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Komatsu PC210LC-11 is a a mid-size crawler excavator with a long undercarriage for heavy digging and truck loading..

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