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Develon DX62R-7 vs JCB 8018 CTS

The Develon DX62R-7 is the bigger machine by 4,394kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

DX62R-7
Develon DX62R-7
JCB 8018 CTS
JCB 8018 CTS - image: OEM OffHighway

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Develon DX62R-7JCB 8018 CTS
Operating weight6216 kg1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator
Dig depth3795/ 4095 mm (standard / long arm)2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered
Engine power44.3 kW (65 hp) @ 2 300 rpm-
Width2050 mm-
Maximum reach-4,028mm

Sources: Develon DX62R-7, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the DX62R-7 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,394kg

A 6 tonne mini excavator for utility trenching, drainage and groundworks where a larger machine is wanted without moving up to a midi. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing and highway work.

Full DX62R-7 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 Develon DX62R-7 and the JCB 8018 CTS?

The Develon DX62R-7 is the bigger machine by 4,394kg. The Develon DX62R-7 is a 6 tonne mini excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.

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