Model against model
JCB 8018 CTS vs Kubota U27-4
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| JCB 8018 CTS | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | 4,740mm |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full JCB 8018 CTS figures and full Kubota U27-4 figures.
Choose 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 specifications →Choose the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Kubota U27-4?
JCB 8018 CTS: 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. Kubota U27-4: The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Are these figures reliable?
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