Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,728kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,728kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Kubota KX71-3. 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 KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,728kg
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,728kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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