Head to head
JCB 25Z-1 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The JCB 25Z-1 is the bigger machine by 728kg and digs 35cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 25Z-1 is the bigger machine by 728kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 25Z-1 digs 35cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 25Z-1 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2550 kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 2.82 m | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Dump height | 3 m | - |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: JCB 25Z-1, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 25Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 728kg
- you want one that digs 35cm (1ft) deeper
Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.
Full 25Z-1 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 JCB 25Z-1 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The JCB 25Z-1 is the bigger machine by 728kg and digs 35cm (1ft) deeper. The JCB 25Z-1 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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