Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 1.71m (5.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 1.71m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 4,184 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...
- you want one that digs 1.71m (5.5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 1.71m (5.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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