Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 423kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 423kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 423kg
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 423kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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