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JCB 8008 CTS vs JCB 8018 CTS
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 816kg and digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 816kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 8018 CTS digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, JCB 8018 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 816kg
- you want one that digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper
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 8008 CTS and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 816kg and digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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