Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The JCB 86C-2 has 38kW more power and digs 2.75m (9ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 38kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 2.75m (9ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 9.9 kW |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 38kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.75m (9ft) deeper
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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The JCB 86C-2 has 38kW more power and digs 2.75m (9ft) deeper. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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