Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,933kg and digs 94cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,933kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 94cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 3755 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 3410 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
| Engine power | - | 17.8 kw |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Kubota U36-4. 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 U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,933kg
- you want one that digs 94cm (3ft) deeper
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,933kg and digs 94cm (3ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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