Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 14,545kg and digs 3.75m (12.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 14,545kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 3.75m (12.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 5,442 mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,545kg
- you want one that digs 3.75m (12.5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 14,545kg and digs 3.75m (12.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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