Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 4,435kg and digs 2.19m (7ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 4,435kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 2.19m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 3875 mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
| Engine power | - | 47.6 kw |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Kubota KX060-5. 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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,435kg
- you want one that digs 2.19m (7ft) deeper
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 4,435kg and digs 2.19m (7ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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