Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Kubota KX71-3
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,050kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,050kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Engine power | 48 kW | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Kubota KX71-3. 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 2,050kg
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 KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,050kg. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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