Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 92cm (3ft) deeper and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 92cm (3ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 55 kW |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that digs 92cm (3ft) deeper
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 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 ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 92cm (3ft) deeper and has 7kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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