Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Kubota KX019-4
The Kubota KX019-4 digs 11cm deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 42kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX019-4 digs 11cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 42kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2,580mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | 4,070mm |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Kubota KX019-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 42kg
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 KX019-4 if...
- you want one that digs 11cm deeper
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Kubota KX019-4 digs 11cm deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is the bigger machine by 42kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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