Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The JCB 86C-2 digs 63cm (2ft) deeper and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 63cm (2ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 45.5 kW |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 digs 63cm (2ft) deeper
- you want one that has 3kW more power
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 EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 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 EW65?
The JCB 86C-2 digs 63cm (2ft) deeper and has 3kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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