Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The JCB 86C-2 has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,025kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 29kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 5,025kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 1.23m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 has 29kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,025kg
- you want one that digs 1.23m (4ft) 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 ViO38-6 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The JCB 86C-2 has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,025kg. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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