Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,753kg and digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,753kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,753kg
- you want one that digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,753kg and digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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