Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2,803 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 EZ26 if...
- you want one that digs 33cm (1ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 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 2,803 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 8018 CTS and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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