jcb 8014 and 8018 cts?

[Dean O]

Can any one tell me the difference between these two machines?

they seem to have the same engine/ same hp

 

the 14 is a little lighter but has better height and depth, but a little less horizontal reach than the 18

 

the 18 seems to have two speed tracking....

 

is that it? am I missing something?

 

any one with experience good or bad of these machines or knowledge of their reputations?

 

 

thanks

Dean

[twistedhicap]

I used to own an 8016 of 1999 vintage good little digger spares easily avaliable and did what it said on tin

[richy_B]

I've had quite a few 8018's from Hewden and they are ok machines. I think the 8018 has a higher hydraulic rate than the 8014 which makes some attachments easier to use (breaker/auger). The two speed tracking is useful. I often have to park up and load a few hundred metres from where I am working so it is handy. May only save you a few minutes but at the end of the day when you want to get home it all counts.

 

Not that it was your question but if you had the option of a takeuchi tb016, cat 301.4 or komatsu I'd go for them. Build quality seems higher.

[Wainy]

Doesn't the 8018 have the extendable track width.

[Breezeblock]

i was out doing some repairs to a takeuchi last week and was very impressed with the build quality

[biggarlogs]

Don't job numbers give you their operating weight ..ie. 1.4 and 1.8 tonnes respectively.

[twistedhicap]

Don't job numbers give you their operating weight ..ie. 1.4 and 1.8 tonnes respectively.

 

 

Yes my 8016 was 1.6tonnes

[richy_B]

Gnerally but certain additions add weight on. Expanding tracks for example adds about 160kg which can make the 8018 quite a bit heavier.

[Dean O]

Thank you for the info guys,

both have popped up on ebay relatively locally and seem to be at the right price (but not so cheep to be suspicious)

similar hours, similar money, similar condition etc

[Matthew Storrs]

Id go for the expanding tracks if the option is there, almost a must on 1.5t machines working on slopes.

Id also second going for a Takeuchi TB016, mine i had was a belter even comparing it to a 3 ton JCB!