Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Kubota U10-5
The JCB 8018 CTS digs 67cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 8018 CTS digs 67cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Kubota U10-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 1800mm |
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Kubota U10-5. 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 digs 67cm (2ft) deeper
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 U10-5 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 1800mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Kubota U10-5?
The JCB 8018 CTS digs 67cm (2ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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