Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 1,665kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 1,665kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,665kg
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
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 Hitachi 33U and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 1,665kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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