Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Manitou MT933
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 1,455kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 1,455kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Engine power | 48 kW | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Manitou MT933. 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 1,455kg
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 MT933 if...
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Manitou MT933?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 1,455kg. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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