Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Kubota KX027-4
The Kubota KX027-4 digs 27cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX027-4 digs 27cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Kubota KX027-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2740mm |
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Width | - | 1400mm |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Kubota KX027-4. 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 KX027-4 if...
- you want one that digs 27cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 2740mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Kubota KX027-4?
The Kubota KX027-4 digs 27cm deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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