Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 5,072kg and digs 2.49m (8ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 5,072kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 2.49m (8ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 4,184 mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,072kg
- you want one that digs 2.49m (8ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 5,072kg and digs 2.49m (8ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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