Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,878kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,878kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 113,878kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 Caterpillar 352F and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,878kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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