Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Kubota U48-4
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,825kg and has 18kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,825kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 18kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 4775kg |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 40.5PS |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Kubota U48-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 3,825kg
- you want one that has 18kW 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 U48-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Kubota U48-4?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,825kg and has 18kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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