Bobcat E26 vs JCB 8018

The Bobcat E26 is the heavier machine, at 2.61 t against 1.82 t, and the Bobcat E26 has more power (14.9 kW against 14.2 kW).

The Bobcat E26 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster, turns tighter. The JCB 8018 is ahead on: more torque, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E26 and the JCB 8018 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

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Figure	Bobcat E26	JCB 8018
Operating weight	2,608 kg	1,822 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	14.9 kW+1%	14.7 kW
Max torqueHigher is better	66 Nm	67 Nm+1%
Max digging depthHigher is better	2.568 m+20%	2.142 m
Max digging reachHigher is better	4.542 m+15%	3.933 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better	2.845 m+11%	2.568 m
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	24 kN+46%	16 kN
Pump flowHigher is better	94 L/min+116%	44 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better	34.4 L+46%	23.5 L
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	4.3 km/h+13%	3.8 km/h
Tail swing radiusLower is better	0.82 m+23%	1.059 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.438 m	2.318 m+5%
Overall length	4.174 m	3.523 m

All specifications

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Differences only(77)

FigureBobcat E26 JCB 8018

Dimensions

Overall length4.174 mOverall length in travel position3.523 m

Track length1.965 mOverall length of track assembly1.484 mundercarriage overall length

Track length on ground1.543 m1.127 msprocket-idler centres

Swing centre to blade1.462 mMachine centre line to bladeNot published

Swing centre to front (transport)3.192 mMinimum radius in travel positionNot published

Overall height (to top of cab)2.438 mHeight2.318 mheight over cab

Engine cover height1.54 mGround line to top of engine coverNot published

Ground clearance, counterweight0.539 mNot published

Blade height0.319 m0.175 m

Track lug height0.021 mNot published

Blade width1.5 mStandard 1500 mm dozer blade1 m1.38 m extended

Shoe width0.25 mRubber track width0.23 mrubber track

Tail swing radius0.82 mSwing clearance, rear (plan view)1.059 m

Tail swing radius, medium counterweight0.84 mP* in the tableNot published

Transport heightNot published2.318 mwith FOGS guard; 2.304 m without

Upperstructure widthNot published0.98 moverall width of superstructure

Width of crawlerNot published0.98 m

Track gaugeNot published0.75 mretracted; 1.11 m extended

Kingpost clearanceNot published0.376 m

Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.158 m

Track heightNot published0.366 m

Performance

Max digging reach4.542 m3.933 m

Max reach at ground level4.413 mWorking range C3.865 m

Max digging depth2.568 mWorking range K2.142 m

Max vertical wall digging depth1.474 mWorking range J1.75 m

Max digging height4.006 mWorking range H, maximum bucket tooth height3.46 m

Max dumping height2.845 mWorking range I2.568 m

Max height of working equipment, dipperstick retracted3.104 mWorking range GNot published

Max working equipment radius, boom at max height, dipperstick retracted2.052 mWorking range DNot published

Max blade height0.385 mWorking range E, above ground0.246 m

Max blade depth0.42 mWorking range F, below ground0.38 m

Bucket rotation185°Working range A, bucket pivot angleNot published

Min front swing radius1.755 mPlan view O, minimum turning radius1.715 m

Boom swing offset, left0.58 mNot published

Boom swing offset, right0.705 mPlan view N, right-hand rotationNot published

Working width at max left-hand rotation1.616 mPlan view RNot published

Working width at max right-hand rotation1.741 mPlan view QNot published

Boom swing, left60°Not published

Boom swing, right60°Not published

Bucket digging force24 kN16 kNbucket tearout

Arm digging force16 kN9 kN

Swing speed9.3 rpmSlew rate8.1 rpm

Max drawbar pull29 kNNot published

Travel speed (high)4.3 km/h3.8 km/h

Travel speed (low)2.5 km/h2 km/h

Max height to dipper nose pivot pinNot published2.973 m

Boom swingNot published55 deg. left / 75 deg. right

Tractive effortNot published11 kN

Weight

Operating weight2,608 kgWith cab and bucket, ISO 60161,822 kg

Transport mass2,477 kgNo attachment1,746 kg

Weight reduction with canopy-118 kgNot published

Ground pressure30.3 kPaRubber tracks0.32 kg/cm2

Engine

Engine modelYanmar 3TNV76-PBC403D-11

EmissionsEU Stage VNot published

Cylinders3Not published

Displacement1.1 L1.1 L1,131 cc

Gross power14.9 kW (20 hp)Maximum power at 2,400 rpm, ISO 1439614.7 kW (19.7 hp)at 2,200 rpm

Max torque66 NmAt 1,800 rpm, SAE J199567 Nmgross, at 1,900 rpm (64.2 Nm net)

Engine oil, with filter3.6 L4 Lengine oil

Cooling system4.3 LWith heater (3.9 L without)5 L

Net powerNot published14.2 kW (19 hp)at 2,200 rpm

Hydraulics

Pump flow94 L/min44 L/min

Auxiliary circuit flow, primary54 L/minRelief 180 barNot published

Auxiliary circuit flow, secondary20 L/minRelief 179 barNot published

Max pressureNot published230 barexcavator/track main relief

Slew relief pressureNot published160 bar

Auxiliary flowNot published31 L/mingear pump; 34.2 with variable pump

Service capacities

Fuel tank34.4 L23.5 L

Hydraulic tank10.2 LHydraulic reservoir25 L

Hydraulic system, with tank23 LSystem capacity28 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter250 hoursor 12 months; first change at 50 hNot published

Fuel filters250 hoursNot published

Hydraulic oil500 hoursNot published

Hydraulic filter500 hoursand case drain filter; first change at 50 hNot published

Final drive oil, first change50 hoursthen check the level every 250 hNot published

Swing bearing grease50 hoursevery 10 h when working in waterNot published

Pivot points grease10 hoursNot published

Engine valve clearance1,000 hoursor 12 monthsNot published

Sources: Bobcat E26, E27z, E27 brochure B4501724-EN (09-24, EU English) - specifications and lettered dimensions · JCB 8018 CTS specification sheet DWUSA 3243 05/13 (JCB North America; dealer copy, Company Wrench)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E26JCB 8018Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E26 vs JCB 8018: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E26 or JCB 8018?

By operating weight the Bobcat E26 is the biggest at 2.61 t, then the JCB 8018 at 1.82 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat E26 or JCB 8018?

The Bobcat E26: Bobcat E26 14.9 kW (20 hp), JCB 8018 14.7 kW (19.7 hp) (gross power), a 1% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E26 or JCB 8018?

The Bobcat E26: Bobcat E26 2.568 m, JCB 8018 2.142 m (max digging depth), a 20% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E26 or JCB 8018?

The Bobcat E26: Bobcat E26 4.542 m, JCB 8018 3.933 m (max digging reach), a 15% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat E26 or JCB 8018?

The Bobcat E26: Bobcat E26 34.4 L, JCB 8018 23.5 L (fuel tank), a 46% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat E26 or JCB 8018?

The Bobcat E26: Bobcat E26 0.82 m, JCB 8018 1.059 m (tail swing radius), a 23% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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