Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 4,394kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 4,394kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 5,400kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
| Engine power | - | 55kW (74hp) |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, JCB 9T-2. 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 9T-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,394kg
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 4,394kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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