Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 19,994kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 19,994kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 21,000kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Komatsu D65PX. 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 D65PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,994kg
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 19,994kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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