JCB 8030 ZTS Mini Excavators for Sale (2)

Launched back in 2018, the 15C-1 model of JCB mini excavator was launched four years after the first new generation took to the stage in 2014. This conventional tail swing, 1,500 kg digger comes with either a full cab or a canopy – most of the second hand examples here at Plant Pages have the canopy option as weight is critical in this size of machine. With the 11.7kW engine that also features in larger JCB models, the Perkin 403J engine is well suited to the task in hand. Marketed as a lower specification machine than the larger sibling, the 16C-1 , our smaller machine is priced for the... Read More

The JCB 16C-1 mini digger was initially marketed in the UK alongside its smaller sibling, the 15C-1. Where the lower specified machine has fallen from the current model offering, the 16C-1 sits front and centre as the conventional tail swing, 1.6 tonne mini excavator of choice from the JCB stable of machines. Powered by a Perkins 403J-07 diesel engine with a gross power of 11.7kW, the difference between this machine and the 19C-1 further up the range is only related to digging depth, height and reach – the dimensions and power of the machines are identical. Read More

The JCB 65R-1 is a reduced tail swing 6 tonne mini excavator model – these are similar to the zero swing, but the body will protrude from the width of the tracks – albeit to a lesser extent that the conventional version (JCB 67C-1). At this size, some operators refer to these machines as ‘Midi Excavators’ but we keep them in the ‘Mini’ class. The JCB 65R-1 uses a Perkins 404D-22 Stage 3A diesel engine rated at 35.7kW and a simple H-frame construction. Operators could specify 400mm rubber tracks or wider 550mm steel tracks when new – equally check the dipper length as the options... Read More

Looking to buy a used JCB 8008 CTS?
Here's some background information to help you decide. The Conventional tail swing JCB 8008 mini excavator is the smallest in JCB’s range of excavators.  Designed for small landscaping jobs, its compact size means it can fit through the side gates of most houses and is easy to transport from one site to another with a transport weight of around 800kgs. To help the digger fit through the smallest of gaps, the undercarriage retracts to a maximum width of just 700mm which can be extended to add stability when working to 865mm. The manufacturer understands... Read More

This older-generation 8014 CTS conventional tail swing JCB mini excavator was replaced around 2018 by the 15C-1 and 16C-1 new generation of mini-diggers in the JCB lineup which is continually being refreshed with a couple of the older generation still in the current portfolio of machines. The highly popular 8014 CTS machine still features strongly in the used mini excavator market with good numbers of them always advertised at Plant Pages. Expect these numbers to drop over the years as we see increasing numbers of new-generation 16C-1 machines take their place in the used market. Using a... Read More

The most popular model of JCB mini diggers in the UK, the JCB 8018 CTS is the standard model that the operators are looking for.

Weighing in at around 1.7 tonnes, the Perkins 14.7kW engine is perfect for the job.  These machines have a dig depth of just under 2.5 metres. Read More

If you are working in tight spaces and need the added safety a zero tail swing mini excavator can provide, the ideal machine for operation in the UK is the JCB 8025 ZTS. When compared alongside JCB’s relevant conventional model, the 8026, the 8025 does fall short. Even though it is still powered by the same 1.5 litre 18.9kW Perkins engine, the conventional model has as much as an 82% better lift capacity than the 8025 ZTS. The machine is comfortable enough in the cab, but, again is less roomy than the conventional model. Our advice? If you have to have a zero tail swing model at an... Read More

Launched back in 2013, the conventional tail swing 8026 CTS is still offered by JCB in their 2.5 upwards range. Sharing the same 18.9kW power plant Is sits alongside the relevant zero tail swing model, the 8025 ZTS. The compact 8026 CTS has an operating weight of 2,867kg and has as much as an 82% better lift capacity than its ZTS sibling – so if you don’t need a zero tail swing model then this conventional version is a much better buy. Despite this impressive work rate, the 8026 CTS is still able to be towed behind a standard pickup with a 3.5 tonne towing capacity. With a fully glazed... Read More

The 3 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator from JCB, the 8030 ZTS is a true zero tail swing (as compared to a reduced swing version). With a wider undercarriage than the smaller 8025 model, the machine is powered by the Perkins 1.5 litre 20.9kW diesel engine. The machines were available as cab or canopy versions when new, so check the specifications carefully. The 8030 ZTS does not appear in the current JCB line up – operators would have to specify the smaller 8025 model or upgrade to the new generation 35Z-1 for the closest 3-tonne mini excavator. Read More

Bobcat perform well in the UK - the smallest in their range for mini-digger sales. They have a broad range of excavators that start at an operating weight of 1138kg for their E08 micro excavator right up to the 10 tonne E100. These pages contain the used Bobcat mini excavators for sale, so we only list those up to 5.5 tonnes operating weight - check out our other pages for the large Bobcat tracked excavators for sale.  All Bobcat mini-diggers up to the E20Z have retractable undercarriages to make access to sites more straightforward - and can help with loading too. In the under one tonne...Read More

Case launched the replacement for the B Series mini-diggers in 2016 with their new CX-C range.  Case are not significant players in the UK mini-excavator  market, but there are always a number of used Case mini-excavators for sale advertised here. The current range of Case mini-diggers starts with the 1,770kg CX17C with a digging depth of 2350mm and extends to the CX60C at 5,980kg with a digging depth of 3990mm.Read More

Not a major player in the UK market, thanks to Caterpillar's sheer size, you will always find a decent number of Caterpillar mini-excavators for sale in the UK at PlantPages. The CAT mini digger range starts at under a tonne operating weight with the 300.9 range and extends to 10 tonnes, but the models over 8 tonnes you will find in the CAT tracked excavator category here at PlantPages. The model numbering for the CAT mini-digger range is similar to the larger machines. They all start with a '3' for the 300 series.  The ending of the model number represents the weight of the machine in...Read More

Hitachi make a popular range of mini excavators for the UK market.  The Zaxis mini diggers are available with operating weights ranging from one tonne to 8.5 tonnes.  Here at PlantPages, we categorise the heavier of these models (over 6 tonnes) as 'tracked excavators' so will appear in that category. These pages are packed with used Hitachi mini diggers for sale from the one tonne ZX10U to the ZX55U range.Read More

JCB are almost as famous for their mini-diggers in the UK as they are for their famous backhoe loaders. This means that there are always lots of used JCB mini-diggers for sale at PlantPages. in fact there are usually more JCB mini-diggers for sale here than from any other manufacturer. JCB made their first 801 mini-excavator as far back as 1989, hitting the 100,000 units mark in 2016. Their current range starts at just 0.8 tonnes and goes to 10 tonnes - you may find some of the larger machines over 8 tonnes in our 'tracked excavators' category. Check out the model naming for conventional...Read More

The number of Kobelco mini excavators for sale at PlantPages regularly reaches the top five mini-diggers for sale in the UK used construction equipment market. The Kobelco range of mini excavators reaches from 0.8 tonnes up to 5.8 tonnes with the current model the SK58SRX-7. Whilst experts in the design and manufacture of mini diggers, the Japanese manufacturer relies on bought in Yanmar power units for the mini excavator range. The smallest models use the 2-cylinder 500cc Yanmar motor with an output of 7.7W whilst the largest models use the 2.2 litre Yanmar unit rated at 29.1kW.Read More

There is always a huge choice or Komatsu mini-diggers for sale at Plantpages. This popular range of tracked excavators are amongst the top favourites for buyers of smaller diggers. The operating weight for Komatsu mini-diggers ranges from 1 tonne to 5.3 tonnes, with digging depths of over 4 meters.Read More

These pages are where you will find all the used Kubota mini-diggers for sale. So, we have to have a 'Kubota Excavators' pages, even though the company doesn't make the full-sized machines. The range that the company markets in the UK starts at 0.8 tonnes and goes up to their largest 8-tonne machine. Available as conventional machines or zero tail swing, there is a Kubota mini-excavator at practically every weight range. At last count the range of mini-diggers extended to some 20 models. The range is made up of models starting with 'U' for zero tail swing (instead of the more common 'Z') with...Read More

Takeuchi's range of mini excavators are well-viewed on the Plant Pages website with always a strong selection to choose from . The Japanese manufacture has been operating in the UK since 1996 and their mini diggers have proved popular over the years. The Takeuchi mini diggers are all in the 'TB' range, starting with the 1-tonne TB2150 - which is also available as a diesel electric hybrid. The company markets no fewer than 20 models with operating weights from 1 tonne to 15.8 tonnes - this included the reduced tail swing variants (R or FR suffixes) and a wheeled version, the TB295W. Stage V...Read More