Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Komatsu PC210LC-11
The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 21,418kg.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 21,418kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Komatsu PC210LC-11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 23240 (kg); 51231 (lbs) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 165 (HP); 123 (kW) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.97 (m); 1.27 (yd) |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Komatsu PC210LC-11. 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 PC210LC-11 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 21,418kg
Civil contractors and hire fleets use this crawler excavator for earthmoving, trench work and loading lorries. Its hydrostatic swing and steady hydraulic output help it keep pace through repeated digging cycles. It is a common choice where a larger machine is needed for longer, heavier shifts on big sites.
Full PC210LC-11 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Komatsu PC210LC-11?
The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 21,418kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Komatsu PC210LC-11 is a a mid-size crawler excavator with a long undercarriage for heavy digging and truck loading..
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