Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,777kg. The JCB 86C-2 digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 37kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 1,777kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 4,115mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 85kW |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Takeuchi TB295W. 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 digs 41cm (1.5ft) 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 TB295W if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,777kg
A road-going wheeled excavator for utility and drainage contractors who need to move between multiple jobs in a day without a low-loader. Its size sits between compact and medium wheeled excavators, giving useful dig depth for pipe and sewer work.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,777kg. The JCB 86C-2 digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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