Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,619kg and digs 1.41m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,619kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.41m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 3875 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
| Engine power | - | 47.6 kw |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Kubota KX060-5. 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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,619kg
- you want one that digs 1.41m (4.5ft) deeper
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,619kg and digs 1.41m (4.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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