Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 51,023kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 51,023kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 51,023kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 51,023kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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