Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Volvo L220H
The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work. The Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Volvo L220H?
The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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