Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 2,210kg and digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 2,210kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 3,544 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 ET42 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,210kg
- you want one that digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 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 ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 2,210kg and digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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