Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,053kg and digs 37cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,053kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 37cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2835 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Takeuchi TB230. 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 TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,053kg
- you want one that digs 37cm (1ft) deeper
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,053kg and digs 37cm (1ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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