Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,668kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,668kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: JCB 525-60, JCB 8018 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 3,668kg
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 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 525-60 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,668kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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