Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 21cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 21cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2,683 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...
- you want one that digs 21cm deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 21cm deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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