Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Takeuchi TB240
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 4,530kg and has 21kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 4,530kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 21kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 3465mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 26.7kW |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Takeuchi TB240. 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 4,530kg
- you want one that has 21kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.05m (3.5ft) 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 TB240 if...
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 4,530kg and has 21kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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