Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Bobcat E10z is the bigger machine by 170kg and digs 13cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E10z is the bigger machine by 170kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E10z digs 13cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1,006 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 1.69 m |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 170kg
- you want one that digs 13cm deeper
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Bobcat E10z is the bigger machine by 170kg and digs 13cm deeper. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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