Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Kubota KX016-4
The JCB 86C-2 has 38kW more power and digs 2.27m (7.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 38kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 2.27m (7.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Kubota KX016-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | up to 1540kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 2250mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Width | - | 1240mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Kubota KX016-4. 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 has 38kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.27m (7.5ft) 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 →Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Kubota KX016-4?
The JCB 86C-2 has 38kW more power and digs 2.27m (7.5ft) deeper. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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