Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 287kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,115kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 287kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,115kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 3,115kg
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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 287kW more power
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 287kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,115kg. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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