Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 3,663kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 3,663kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 5485 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,663kg
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 3,663kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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