Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Volvo ECR88D
The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Volvo ECR88D?
The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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