Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,913kg and digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,913kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 3895 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Takeuchi TB260. 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 TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,913kg
- you want one that digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper
A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.
Full TB260 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,913kg and digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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