Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Kubota K008-5
The JCB 8008 CTS is the bigger machine by 31kg. The Kubota K008-5 digs 3cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 8008 CTS is the bigger machine by 31kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota K008-5 digs 3cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 975kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 1,720mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Kubota K008-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 31kg
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 K008-5 if...
- you want one that digs 3cm deeper
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Kubota K008-5?
The JCB 8008 CTS is the bigger machine by 31kg. The Kubota K008-5 digs 3cm deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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