Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 523kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 523kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 523kg
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 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 3T-2 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The JCB 3T-2 is the bigger machine by 523kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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