Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Kubota U36-4
The JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,845kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 4,845kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 1.11m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 3755 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 3410 mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 17.8 kw |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Kubota U36-4. 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 30kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,845kg
- you want one that digs 1.11m (3.5ft) deeper
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 U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Kubota U36-4?
The JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,845kg. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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