Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Kubota U10
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 622kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 622kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Kubota U10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 622kg
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Kubota U10?
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 622kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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