Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Volvo L220H
The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator. The Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Volvo L220H?
The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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