Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Kubota U10
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7.4 tonnes and has 40kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7.4 tonnes.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 40kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Kubota U10. 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 7.4 tonnes
- you want one that has 40kW 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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Kubota U10?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7.4 tonnes and has 40kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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