Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 3,208kg and digs 1.18m (4ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 3,208kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 1.18m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Engine power | 36 kW | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,208kg
- you want one that digs 1.18m (4ft) deeper
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-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 50Z-2 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 3,208kg and digs 1.18m (4ft) deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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