Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The JCB 86C-2 digs 2.2m (7ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 2.2m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 2,323 mm |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Engine power | 48 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 2.2m (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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The JCB 86C-2 digs 2.2m (7ft) deeper. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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