Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Kubota KX060-5
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,159kg and digs 65cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,159kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 65cm (2ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 3875 mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 47.6 kw |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Kubota KX060-5. 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 3,159kg
- you want one that digs 65cm (2ft) deeper
- you want one that has 0kW more power
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 KX060-5 if...
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,159kg and digs 65cm (2ft) deeper. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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