Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,480kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,480kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 5120kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Engine power | 48 kW | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Takeuchi TB250-2. 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 3,480kg
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 TB250-2 if...
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,480kg. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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