Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 2,459kg and digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 2,459kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 3245 mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,459kg
- you want one that digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 2,459kg and digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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