Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 83kg. The JCB 8018 CTS digs 11cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 83kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 8018 CTS digs 11cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Bobcat E19, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 83kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full E19 specifications →Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
- you want one that digs 11cm 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 E19 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 83kg. The JCB 8018 CTS digs 11cm deeper. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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