Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 14,089kg and digs 3.54m (11.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 14,089kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB2150 digs 3.54m (11.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 15,095kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 5225mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 85kW |
| Width | - | 2690mm |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Takeuchi TB2150. 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 TB2150 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,089kg
- you want one that digs 3.54m (11.5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 14,089kg and digs 3.54m (11.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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