Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Takeuchi TB260
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,865kg and digs 63cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,865kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 63cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | 4220 mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Takeuchi TB260. 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 2,865kg
- you want one that digs 63cm (2ft) 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 TB260 if...
A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.
Full TB260 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,865kg and digs 63cm (2ft) deeper. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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