Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Mecalac TA6
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 4,455kg. The Mecalac TA6 has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 4,455kg.
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Mecalac TA6. 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 4,455kg
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 TA6 if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Mecalac TA6?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 4,455kg. The Mecalac TA6 has 7kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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