Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Takeuchi TB216
The JCB 8018 CTS digs 8cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 43kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 8018 CTS digs 8cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 43kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2,390 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Takeuchi TB216. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
- you want one that digs 8cm deeper
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 TB216 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 43kg
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Takeuchi TB216?
The JCB 8018 CTS digs 8cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 43kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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