Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The JCB 8018 CTS digs 15cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 25kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 8018 CTS digs 15cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 25kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2,323 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 digs 15cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 25kg
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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The JCB 8018 CTS digs 15cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 25kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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