Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Kubota KX015-4
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 352kg and digs 22cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 352kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 8018 CTS digs 22cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Kubota KX015-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | up to 1470kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2250mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Width | - | 990mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.6kW (13hp) |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Kubota KX015-4. 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 352kg
- you want one that digs 22cm 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 KX015-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,470kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX015-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Kubota KX015-4?
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 352kg and digs 22cm deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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