Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,207kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,207kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 50,207kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,207kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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