Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is the bigger machine by 1,704kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Case Construction Equipment CX25D is the bigger machine by 1,704kg.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 1,006 kg |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1.69 m |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,704kg
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is the bigger machine by 1,704kg. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne 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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