Head to head
Bobcat E35z vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,677kg and digs 65cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,677kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E35z digs 65cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Bobcat E35z, JCB 8018 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 1,677kg
- you want one that digs 65cm (2ft) 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 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 Bobcat E35z and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,677kg and digs 65cm (2ft) deeper. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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