Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,584kg and digs 1.13m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,584kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 1.13m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 2,820mm maximum |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Kubota U27-4. 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,584kg
- you want one that digs 1.13m (3.5ft) deeper
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,584kg and digs 1.13m (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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