Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Kubota KX015-4
The Kubota KX015-4 is the bigger machine by 464kg and digs 56cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX015-4 is the bigger machine by 464kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX015-4 digs 56cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Kubota KX015-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | up to 1470kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 2250mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Width | - | 990mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.6kW (13hp) |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Kubota KX015-4. 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.
Full 8008 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the KX015-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 464kg
- you want one that digs 56cm (2ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,470kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX015-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Kubota KX015-4?
The Kubota KX015-4 is the bigger machine by 464kg and digs 56cm (2ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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