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JCB 8008 CTS: excavator.

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ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
8008 CTS
Gross Power
12.1 hp
Operating Weight
2,447 lb
8008 CTS specification matrix — Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Specification8008 CTS
Max Reach Along Ground10.21 ft
Max Digging Height9.32 ft
Max.Dumping Height6.5 ft
Maximum Digging Depth – Dozer Up5.51 ft
Maximum Vertical Wallcut Depth5.55 ft
Dimensions and weight
Specification8008 CTS
Tail Swing Radius2.63 ft
Width Over Tracks2.3 ft
Overall Height7.58 ft
Overall Length8.8 ft
Undercarriage Overall Length3.83 ft
Undercarriage
Specification8008 CTS
Track TensionGrease
Tractive Effort55.12 lb
Drawbar Pull1,742 lb
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side3
Engine
Specification8008 CTS
Starter Motor1.2 KW
Engine Model403D-07
Gross Power12.1 hp
Cooling SystemWater cooled
Power Measured @1,800 rpm
Displacement46,500 cu in
Alternator15 amps
Operational
Specification8008 CTS
Operating Weight2,447 lb
Fuel Capacity3.1 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity5.6 gal
Engine Oil Capacity0.8 gal
Water Spray System Fluid Capacity0.7 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity4.3 gpm
Performance
Specification8008 CTS
Gradeability130 %
Hydraulic System
Specification8008 CTS
Nominal Output29.7 gpm
Slew Main Relief90 lpm
Excavator/Track Main Relief170 bar
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow6 gpm
Pump Type2 section gear
Boom
Specification8008 CTS
Boom Swing Left70 degrees
Boom Swing Right70 degrees
Bucket Rotation191 degrees
Bucket Tearout2,091 lb
Dipper Tearout1,034 lb
Ratios
Figure8008 CTS
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight4.9
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.26 gal

JCB 8008 CTS: excavator

Where the 8008 CTS ranks in JCB's list — Scope of the captured comparison
BrandEquipment groupCompared entrySort order
JCBexcavator8008 CTSDescending quantity; 1 is largest
Figure8008 CTSRankLowest in lineHighest in line
Engine power12.1 hp13 of 1312.1 hp173.0 hp
Listed weight2,447 lb9 (tied) of 102,447 lb13,210 lb
Fuel capacity3.1 gal11 (tied) of 123.1 gal63.5 gal
Horsepower per 1,000 lb4.9 hp3 of 102.6 hp7.6 hp

The 8008 CTS beside its neighbours

Base version8008 CTS8010 CTS
Engine power12.1 hp18.6 hp
Weight2,447 lb2,447 lb
Fuel capacity3.1 gal3.1 gal

History and service record of 8008 CTS

  • Fits through a doorway. JCB says the 8008 CTS micro digger weighs just 950 kg, small enough to fit through standard doorways, which makes it a choice for indoor and rear-garden work. 8008 CTS micro excavator, JCB.
  • Electric 8008E version. JCB also sells an electric 8008E CTS, which it calls a 1-tonne electric micro excavator offering power and precision for projects in small spaces, and says all of its electrical circuits underwent extensive testing. 8008E CTS electric micro excavator, JCB.
  • What buyers ask. UK forums carry buyer threads titled "JCB micro 8008?" on Plant Talk and "JCB 8008 Micro Digger Value advice?" on Arbtalk, the arborists' community. JCB micro 8008?, Plant Talk; JCB 8008 Micro Digger Value advice?, Arbtalk.
8008 CTS: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
The Farming Forum and Heavy Equipment ForumsexcavatorJCB and the 8008 CTS. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead2
Used market for the 8008 CTS — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation dateListing sourceEquipment searchListings
2026-09-24MachineryTraderJCB excavator23
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
8008 CTS232012 to 2023$8,277$13,237$10,529820
8008 CTS: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search dateDatabaseNames queriedSearch result
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionJCB together with the excavator 8008 CTSNo matching recall in this search

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  • Reference site: JCB 8008 CTS — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
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JCB 8008 CTS: Configuration records

8008 CTS
SpecificationSource figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Reach Along Ground10.21 ft
Max Digging Height9.32 ft
Max.Dumping Height6.5 ft
Maximum Digging Depth – Dozer Up5.51 ft
Maximum Vertical Wallcut Depth5.55 ft
Dimensions and weight
Tail Swing Radius2.63 ft
Width Over Tracks2.3 ft
Overall Height7.58 ft
Overall Length8.8 ft
Undercarriage Overall Length3.83 ft
Undercarriage
Track TensionGrease
Tractive Effort55.12 lb
Drawbar Pull1,742 lb
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side3
Engine
Starter Motor1.2 KW
Engine Model403D-07
Gross Power12.1 hp
Cooling SystemWater cooled
Power Measured @1,800 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight2,447 lb
Fuel Capacity3.1 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity5.6 gal
Engine Oil Capacity0.8 gal
Water Spray System Fluid Capacity0.7 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity4.3 gpm
Performance
Gradeability130 %
Hydraulic System
Nominal Output29.7 gpm
Slew Main Relief90 lpm
Excavator/Track Main Relief170 bar
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow6 gpm
Pump Type2 section gear
Boom
Boom Swing Left70 degrees
Boom Swing Right70 degrees
Bucket Rotation191 degrees
Bucket Tearout2,091 lb
Dipper Tearout1,034 lb
Additional specifications
Alternator15 amps

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