Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs JCB 8018 CTS
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 646kg and digs 65cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 646kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 8018 CTS digs 65cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 646kg
- you want one that digs 65cm (2ft) deeper
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 Bobcat E10z and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 646kg and digs 65cm (2ft) deeper. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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