Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 1,689kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 1,689kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 1,006 kg |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1.69 m |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,689kg
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hamm HD 12i VV and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 1,689kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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