Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Wacker Neuson ET08 digs 8cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 23kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET08 digs 8cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET08 is the bigger machine by 23kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 1,766 mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.9 kW |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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.
Full 8008 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the ET08 if...
- you want one that digs 8cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 23kg
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Full ET08 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Wacker Neuson ET08 digs 8cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 23kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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