Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Manitou MT 625 H
The Manitou MT 625 H has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Manitou MT 625 H has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Manitou MT 625 H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 48 kW | 75 hp (55.40 kW) |
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | - | 5,512 lb |
| Maximum lift height | - | 19 ft 2 in |
| Maximum forward reach | - | 11 ft 2 in |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Manitou MT 625 H. 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 MT 625 H if...
- you want one that has 8kW more power
The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Manitou MT 625 H?
The Manitou MT 625 H has 8kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work.
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