Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,555kg and digs 1.65m (5.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,555kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB295W digs 1.65m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 4,115mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 85kW |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Takeuchi TB295W. 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 TB295W if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,555kg
- you want one that digs 1.65m (5.5ft) deeper
A road-going wheeled excavator for utility and drainage contractors who need to move between multiple jobs in a day without a low-loader. Its size sits between compact and medium wheeled excavators, giving useful dig depth for pipe and sewer work.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,555kg and digs 1.65m (5.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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