Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,994kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,994kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 1,006 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 1.69 m |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,994kg
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,994kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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