Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 20,878kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 20,878kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,878kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 20,878kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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