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Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...
Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.
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- 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 ZX350LC-6 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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