Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Kubota U20
The JCB 86C-2 has 35kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 35kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 48 kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Kubota U20. 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 has 35kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Kubota U20?
The JCB 86C-2 has 35kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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