Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs JCB 8018 CTS
The JCB 8018 CTS digs 24cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 110kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 8018 CTS digs 24cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 110kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full E17z specifications →Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
- you want one that digs 24cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 110kg
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 E17z and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The JCB 8018 CTS digs 24cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 110kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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