Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Kubota U10-3
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 702kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 702kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Kubota U10-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 1120kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.2PS |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Kubota U10-3. 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 702kg
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 U10-3 if...
A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Full U10-3 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Kubota U10-3?
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 702kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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