Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Kubota K008-5
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7,625kg and has 40kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7,625kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 40kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 2.8m (9ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 975kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 7.6kW |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Kubota K008-5. 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 7,625kg
- you want one that has 40kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.8m (9ft) 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 →Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Kubota K008-5?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7,625kg and has 40kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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