Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,445kg and has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,445kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 5,445kg
- you want one that has 30kW 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 ViO33-6 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,445kg and has 30kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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