Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6.9 tonnes. The Yanmar SV17VT has 65kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6.9 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 65kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 is the bigger machine by 6.9 tonnes
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 65kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6.9 tonnes. The Yanmar SV17VT has 65kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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