Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 4,479kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 4,479kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 5485 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,479kg
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 4,479kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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