Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 232kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 232kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 232kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 232kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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