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JCB 8018 CTS vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 6,243kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 8018 CTS
JCB 8018 CTS - image: OEM OffHighway
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 8018 CTSYanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator8065 kg
Dig depth2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered-
Maximum reach4,028mm-
Engine power-39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,243kg

An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.

Full ViO80-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 6,243kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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