Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,933kg and digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,933kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 3,895 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | - | 45.5 kW |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,933kg
- you want one that digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 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 EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,933kg and digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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