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HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z vs JCB 8008 CTS

The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is the bigger machine by 1,679kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z - image: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe
JCB 8008 CTS
JCB 8008 CTS - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A ZJCB 8008 CTS
Operating weight2685 kg1,006 kg
Engine power18.5 kW-
Bucket capacity0.06 cubic meter-
Dig depth-1.69 m
Transport width-0.7 m
Transport length-2.68 m

Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HX25A Z if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,679kg

A zero tailswing 2.5 tonne digger for landscaping, drainage and building work close to walls and fences. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a compact machine still needs to dig a full-depth trench.

Full HX25A Z specifications →

Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...

The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z and the JCB 8008 CTS?

The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is the bigger machine by 1,679kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is a 2.5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.

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