Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 3,064kg and digs 1.77m (6ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 3,064kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.77m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 3465mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 26.7kW |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Takeuchi TB240. 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 TB240 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,064kg
- you want one that digs 1.77m (6ft) deeper
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 3,064kg and digs 1.77m (6ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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