Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Kubota KX030-4
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 968kg and digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 968kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX030-4 digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 2790 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2870 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
| Engine power | - | 17.7 kw |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Kubota KX030-4. 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 KX030-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 968kg
- you want one that digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Kubota KX030-4?
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 968kg and digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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