Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,248kg and digs 100cm (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,248kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 100cm (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 3465mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 26.7kW |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Takeuchi TB240. 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 TB240 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,248kg
- you want one that digs 100cm (3.5ft) deeper
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,248kg and digs 100cm (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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