Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,778kg and digs 2.05m (6.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,778kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 2.05m (6.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 4.52 m |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
| Engine power | - | 48 kW |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,778kg
- you want one that digs 2.05m (6.5ft) deeper
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 6,778kg and digs 2.05m (6.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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