Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT is the bigger machine by 694kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar SV17VT is the bigger machine by 694kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 694kg
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT is the bigger machine by 694kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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