Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Kubota KX080-4a
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 360kg and has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 360kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Kubota KX080-4a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 8240kg |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 63.2PS |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Kubota KX080-4a. 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 360kg
- you want one that has 2kW 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 KX080-4a if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Kubota KX080-4a?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 360kg and has 2kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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