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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs JCB 8018 CTS

The Case Construction Equipment 221F is the bigger machine by 3,869kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F
JCB 8018 CTS
JCB 8018 CTS - image: OEM OffHighway

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FJCB 8018 CTS
Operating weight5,691kg1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator
Engine power55kW (74hp)-
Dig depth-2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered
Maximum reach-4,028mm

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, JCB 8018 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 3,869kg

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 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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the JCB 8018 CTS?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F is the bigger machine by 3,869kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.

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