Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,643kg and digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,643kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 3245 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,643kg
- you want one that digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,643kg and digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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