Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Kubota KX030-4
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,810kg and has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,810kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 1.65m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 2790 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 2870 mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 17.7 kw |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Kubota KX030-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 5,810kg
- you want one that has 30kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.65m (5.5ft) 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 KX030-4 if...
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Kubota KX030-4?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,810kg and has 30kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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