Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,449kg and digs 96cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,449kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 96cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,449kg
- you want one that digs 96cm (3ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.
Listed by
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 E55z and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,449kg and digs 96cm (3ft) deeper. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.