Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The JCB 86C-2 has 6kW more power and digs 34cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 6kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 34cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 4,184 mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 42 kW |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 6kW more power
- you want one that digs 34cm (1ft) 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 ET65 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The JCB 86C-2 has 6kW more power and digs 34cm (1ft) deeper. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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