Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 98kg. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 12cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 98kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 12cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2,590 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Wacker Neuson EZ17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 98kg
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 EZ17 if...
- you want one that digs 12cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full EZ17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 98kg. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 12cm deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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