Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,323kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,323kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,323kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,323kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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