Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,760kg and has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,760kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 5,840 kg |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 35.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.11 m3 |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. 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 2,760kg
- you want one that has 13kW more power
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 ECR58 if...
A short swing radius excavator for groundworks, drainage and roadside utility trenching where the rear of the machine must stay close to the tracks. Contractors and hire fleets use it as a larger compact digger.
Full ECR58 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 2,760kg and has 13kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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