Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,869kg and digs 1.15m (4ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,869kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 1.15m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 2835 mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Takeuchi TB230. 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 TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,869kg
- you want one that digs 1.15m (4ft) deeper
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,869kg and digs 1.15m (4ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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