Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,333kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,333kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 ViO33-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,333kg
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,333kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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