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Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs JCB 8018 CTS

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19,578kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B
JCB 8018 CTS
JCB 8018 CTS - image: OEM OffHighway

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-5BJCB 8018 CTS
Operating weight21,400 - 24,000kg1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator
Engine power122kW-
Dig depth-2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered
Maximum reach-4,028mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,578kg

A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.

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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 ZX220W-5B and the JCB 8018 CTS?

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19,578kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.

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