Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,178kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,178kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, JCB 8018 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 13,178kg
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 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 ZX145W-6 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,178kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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