Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Kubota U50-5
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 2,953kg and digs 90cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 2,953kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U50-5 digs 90cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Kubota U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 4,775kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 3,370mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 40.4kW |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Kubota U50-5. 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 U50-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,953kg
- you want one that digs 90cm (3ft) deeper
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Kubota U50-5?
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 2,953kg and digs 90cm (3ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator.
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