Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 4,484kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 4,484kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 1,006 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1.69 m |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: JCB 525-60, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,484kg
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 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 525-60 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 4,484kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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