Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 738kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 738kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 ViO26-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 738kg
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 738kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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