Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,495kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 37kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 6,495kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB2150 digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 15,095kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 5225mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 85kW |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Width | - | 2690mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Takeuchi TB2150. 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 TB2150 if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,495kg
- you want one that digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,495kg. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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