Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Kubota U10-5
The Kubota U10-5 digs 11cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota U10-5 digs 11cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Kubota U10-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 1800mm |
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Kubota U10-5. 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.
Full 8008 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the U10-5 if...
- you want one that digs 11cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 1800mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Kubota U10-5?
The Kubota U10-5 digs 11cm deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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