Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,355kg and has 33kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,355kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 33kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 6,355kg
- you want one that has 33kW 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 ViO23-6 if...
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,355kg and has 33kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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