Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19,578kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19,578kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Engine power | 122kW | - |
| 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.
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 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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