Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Takeuchi TB230
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,725kg and digs 1.69m (5.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,725kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 1.69m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | 3230 mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Takeuchi TB230. 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 5,725kg
- you want one that digs 1.69m (5.5ft) 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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,725kg and digs 1.69m (5.5ft) deeper. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.