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Bell Equipment B25E vs JCB 8008 CTS

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 42,180kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

B25E
Bell Equipment B25E
JCB 8008 CTS
JCB 8008 CTS - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bell Equipment B25EJCB 8008 CTS
Operating weight43,186kg (laden)1,006 kg
Rated payload24,000kg-
Engine powerMercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp)-
Heaped capacity15m3 (SAE 2:1)-
Dig depth-1.69 m
Transport width-0.7 m
Transport length-2.68 m

Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the B25E if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 42,180kg

A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.

Full B25E specifications →

Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...

The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the JCB 8008 CTS?

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 42,180kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.

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