Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Kubota U10
The Kubota U10 is the bigger machine by 194kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U10 is the bigger machine by 194kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Kubota U10. 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 U10 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 194kg
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Kubota U10?
The Kubota U10 is the bigger machine by 194kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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