Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Takeuchi TB216
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 859kg and digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 859kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB216 digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 2,390 mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Takeuchi TB216. 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 TB216 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 859kg
- you want one that digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 859kg and digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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