Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Yanmar SV17VT
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 122kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 122kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 122kg
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 SV17VT if...
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 122kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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