Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,578kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,578kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 5,400kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
| Engine power | - | 55kW (74hp) |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, JCB 9T-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 9T-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,578kg
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,578kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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