Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,615kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 4,615kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 3,985 kg |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 18.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. 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 has 30kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,615kg
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 ECR40 if...
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,615kg. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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