Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 345kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 535kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 345kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 535kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 48 kW | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: JCB 86C-2, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 535kg
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 ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 345kW more power
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 86C-2 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 345kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 535kg. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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