Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 355kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 355kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 48 kW | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Volvo FMX 540. 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 FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 355kW more power
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 355kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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