Head to head
Bobcat E35z vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 2,493kg and digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 2,493kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E35z digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | 1,006 kg |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | 1.69 m |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | - |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Bobcat E35z, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E35z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,493kg
- you want one that digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper
A zero tail swing mini excavator for groundworks, drainage and utility work where the rear of the machine must stay inside the track width. Contractors and plant hire fleets use this class for trenching and foundations in confined sites.
Full E35z 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 2,493kg and digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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