Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,110kg and has 32kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,110kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 32kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 1.85m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 6,110kg
- you want one that has 32kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.85m (6ft) 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 ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,110kg and has 32kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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