Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The JCB 86C-2 has 6kW more power and digs 35cm (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 35cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 4,169 mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 42 kW |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 35cm (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 EZ80 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The JCB 86C-2 has 6kW more power and digs 35cm (1ft) deeper. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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