Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,979kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,979kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 3,985 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.5 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. 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 ECR40 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,979kg
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,979kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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