Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,734kg and digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,734kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, JCB 8018 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 1,734kg
- you want one that digs 1.01m (3.5ft) 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 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 35Z-1 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,734kg and digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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