Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs JCB JS131LC
The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 55kW (74hp) |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, JCB JS131LC. 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 JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the JCB JS131LC?
The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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