Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 1,239kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 1,239kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,239kg
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 1,239kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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