Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Kubota K008-5
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 847kg and digs 75cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 847kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 8018 CTS digs 75cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 975kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 1,720mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Kubota K008-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 847kg
- you want one that digs 75cm (2.5ft) deeper
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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Kubota K008-5?
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 847kg and digs 75cm (2.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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