Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 43,429kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 43,429kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Engine power | 48 kW | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 43,429kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 43,429kg. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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