Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.97m (10ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.97m (10ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 5,442 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that digs 2.97m (10ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.97m (10ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.