Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 2,149kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 2,149kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 ViO33-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,149kg
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 2,149kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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