Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Kubota KX080-4a
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 7,234kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 7,234kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Kubota KX080-4a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 8240kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 63.2PS |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Kubota KX080-4a. 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 KX080-4a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,234kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Kubota KX080-4a?
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 7,234kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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