Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 7,059kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 7,059kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 8065 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,059kg
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8008 CTS and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 7,059kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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