Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The JCB 86C-2 has 34kW more power and digs 2.12m (7ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 34kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 2.12m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 34kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.12m (7ft) 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The JCB 86C-2 has 34kW more power and digs 2.12m (7ft) deeper. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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