Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,729kg and digs 2.97m (10ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,729kg.
- 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 is the bigger machine by 13,729kg
- 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 is the bigger machine by 13,729kg and 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.
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