Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z vs JCB 8018 CTS
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is the bigger machine by 863kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is the bigger machine by 863kg.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2685 kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.06 cubic meter | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z, JCB 8018 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 863kg
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 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 HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is the bigger machine by 863kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is a 2.5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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