Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,475kg and has 33kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,475kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 33kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 2.11m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 6,475kg
- you want one that has 33kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.11m (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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,475kg and has 33kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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