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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs JCB 8008 CTS

The Case Construction Equipment 221F is the bigger machine by 4,685kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F
JCB 8008 CTS
JCB 8008 CTS - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FJCB 8008 CTS
Operating weight5,691kg1,006 kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)-
Dig depth-1.69 m
Transport width-0.7 m
Transport length-2.68 m

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,685kg

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the JCB 8008 CTS?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F is the bigger machine by 4,685kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.

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