Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Liebherr L556 XPower
The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator. The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with xpower power-split driveline.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Liebherr L556 XPower | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 19,600 - 21,600 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Engine power | 48 kW | - |
| Tipping load | - | 9,300 - 13,750 kg |
| Bucket capacity | - | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | - | 183 kW / 249 HP |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Liebherr L556 XPower. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
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 L556 XPower if...
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Liebherr L556 XPower?
The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline.
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