Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 11,978kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 11,978kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,978kg
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 ZX135USB-7 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 11,978kg. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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