Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 2,550kg and digs 1.79m (6ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 2,550kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 1.79m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 1,006 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 1.69 m |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,550kg
- you want one that digs 1.79m (6ft) deeper
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 2,550kg and digs 1.79m (6ft) deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 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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