Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,498kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,498kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,498kg
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
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 ZX33U-6 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,498kg. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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