Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Kubota U50-5
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,825kg and digs 1.15m (4ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,825kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 1.15m (4ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Kubota U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 4,775kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 3,370mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 40.4kW |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Kubota U50-5. 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 digs 1.15m (4ft) deeper
- you want one that has 8kW 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 U50-5 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Kubota U50-5?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,825kg and digs 1.15m (4ft) deeper. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator.
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