Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2,569kg and digs 1.6m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2,569kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 1.6m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,569kg
- you want one that digs 1.6m (5ft) deeper
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2,569kg and digs 1.6m (5ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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