Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Takeuchi TB216
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,735kg and has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,735kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 37kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 2.13m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Takeuchi TB216. 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 6,735kg
- you want one that has 37kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.13m (7ft) deeper
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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,735kg and has 37kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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