Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Komatsu D61PX
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 40,178kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 40,178kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Komatsu D61PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Komatsu D61PX. 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 D61PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 40,178kg
A wide-track, low ground pressure dozer for grading and pushing on soft or wet ground where a standard-track dozer would sink. Groundworks contractors hire it for landscaping and soft-ground earthmoving.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Komatsu D61PX?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 40,178kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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