Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 1,554kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 1,554kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 ViO26-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,554kg
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 1,554kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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