Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 633kg and digs 33cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 633kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2,803 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 EZ26 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 633kg
- you want one that digs 33cm (1ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. 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 EZ26 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 633kg and digs 33cm (1ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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