Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 303kg. The JCB 8018 CTS digs 6cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 303kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 8018 CTS digs 6cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 6cm deeper
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 ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 303kg
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 303kg. The JCB 8018 CTS digs 6cm deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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