Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 999kg and digs 99cm (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 999kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 99cm (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 2,683 mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 999kg
- you want one that digs 99cm (3.5ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 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 ET20?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 999kg and digs 99cm (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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