Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 48 kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
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 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 7kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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