Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR has 506kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2.9 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 506kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2.9 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 55,4 kW |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Mecalac 6MCR. 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 2.9 tonnes
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 6MCR if...
- you want one that has 506kW more power
A compact crawler excavator for utility trenching, landscaping and work between buildings where a 2 tonne class footprint is needed with 6 tonne digging performance. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on tight UK sites.
Full 6MCR specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 506kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2.9 tonnes. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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