Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Kubota KX080-4a
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 6,418kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 6,418kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Kubota KX080-4a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 8240kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 63.2PS |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Kubota KX080-4a. 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 KX080-4a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,418kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Kubota KX080-4a?
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 6,418kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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