Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 186kW more power and is the bigger machine by 14.1 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 186kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 14.1 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that has 186kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14.1 tonnes
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 186kW more power and is the bigger machine by 14.1 tonnes. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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