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JCB 8018 CTS vs Wacker Neuson ET90

The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 6,888kg and digs 2.21m (7ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 8018 CTS
JCB 8018 CTS - image: OEM OffHighway
Wacker Neuson ET90
Wacker Neuson ET90 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 8018 CTSWacker Neuson ET90
Operating weight1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator8,710 to 10,506 kg
Dig depth2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered4,679 mm
Maximum reach4,028mm-
Breakout force-74 kN
Length-7,139 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm
Engine power-55.4 kW

Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,888kg
  • you want one that digs 2.21m (7ft) deeper

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Wacker Neuson ET90?

The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 6,888kg and digs 2.21m (7ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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