Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 183kg and digs 21cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 183kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 21cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2,683 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 183kg
- you want one that digs 21cm deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Full ET20 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 183kg and digs 21cm deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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