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Terex Finlay C-1540 vs JCB 8018 CTS

The Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 31,528kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

C-1540
Terex Finlay C-1540
JCB 8018 CTS
JCB 8018 CTS - image: OEM OffHighway

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Terex Finlay C-1540JCB 8018 CTS
Operating weight33,350kg (transport weight)1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator
CrusherFinlay 1000 cone crusher, 1000mm (40in) head diameter-
Power unitCAT or Scania, 257-261kW (350hp)-
FeaturesHydraulic closed side setting, automatic tramp relief, integrated level sensor-
Dig depth-2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered
Maximum reach-4,028mm

Sources: Terex Finlay C-1540, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the C-1540 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 31,528kg

A tracked mobile cone crusher aimed at medium-sized quarry operators and contract crushing firms who need to process rock or recycled aggregate on site rather than trucking it to a fixed plant.

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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 Terex Finlay C-1540 and the JCB 8018 CTS?

The Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 31,528kg. The Terex Finlay C-1540 is a tracked mobile cone crusher; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.

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