Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7,920kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7,920kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Engine power | 48 kW | - |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | - | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
| Engine | - | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. 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 7,920kg
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 DPU100-70 if...
A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 7,920kg. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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