Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Kubota KX018-4
The JCB 86C-2 digs 2.14m (7ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 2.14m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | up to 1720kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 2380mm |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Engine power | 48 kW | - |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Kubota KX018-4. 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 digs 2.14m (7ft) 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 KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The JCB 86C-2 digs 2.14m (7ft) deeper. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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