Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,273kg and digs 2.75m (9ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,273kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB2150 digs 2.75m (9ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 15,095kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 5225mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 85kW |
| Width | - | 2690mm |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Takeuchi TB2150. 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 TB2150 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,273kg
- you want one that digs 2.75m (9ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,273kg and digs 2.75m (9ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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