Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,608kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,608kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,608kg
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
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 ZX85USB-6 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,608kg. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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