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Hamm HC 110i vs JCB 8008 CTS

The Hamm HC 110i is the bigger machine by 10,639kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hamm HC 110i
Hamm HC 110i - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)
JCB 8008 CTS
JCB 8008 CTS - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hamm HC 110iJCB 8008 CTS
Operating weight11,645 kg1,006 kg
Maximum working width2,140 mm-
Drum diameter1,504 mm (front)-
Power ISO 1439685 kW-
Dig depth-1.69 m
Transport width-0.7 m
Transport length-2.68 m

Sources: Hamm HC 110i, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HC 110i if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 10,639kg

An 11 tonne class single drum soil compactor for road, housing and groundworks sub-base and embankment compaction. Used by civils and earthworks contractors and larger hire fleets.

Full HC 110i specifications →

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hamm HC 110i and the JCB 8008 CTS?

The Hamm HC 110i is the bigger machine by 10,639kg. The Hamm HC 110i is a compactor with smooth drum; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.

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