Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The JCB 86C-2 has 34kW more power and digs 1.84m (6ft) 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 1.84m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 2,683 mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 1.84m (6ft) 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 ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 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 ET20?
The JCB 86C-2 has 34kW more power and digs 1.84m (6ft) deeper. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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