Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,733kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,733kg.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,733kg
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 Doosan DX63-3 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,733kg. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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