Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Wacker Neuson ET24
The Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 1,194kg and digs 91cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 1,194kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET24 digs 91cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Wacker Neuson ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 2,200 to 2,746 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 2,602 mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 21.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,022 mm |
| Width | - | 1,400 mm |
| Height | - | 2,392 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 ET24 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,194kg
- you want one that digs 91cm (3ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 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 2,602 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 ET24?
The Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 1,194kg and digs 91cm (3ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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