Head to head
Bell Equipment B25E vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,364kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,364kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | - |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, JCB 8018 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 41,364kg
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 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,364kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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