Cat 302 CR vs JCB 8018

The Cat 302 CR is the heavier machine, at 2.26 t against 1.82 t, and the Cat 302 CR has more power (15.7 kW against 14.2 kW).

The Cat 302 CR is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster, turns tighter, lower to transport. The JCB 8018 is ahead on: dumps higher, narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 302 CR and the JCB 8018 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Cat 302 CR	JCB 8018
Operating weight	2,262 kg	1,822 kg
Net powerHigher is better	15.7 kW+11%	14.2 kW
Max digging depthHigher is better	2.37 m+11%	2.142 m
Max reach at ground levelHigher is better	4.04 m+5%	3.865 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better	2.56 m	2.568 m
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	20 kN+21%	16 kN
Pump flowHigher is better	66 L/min+51%	44 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better	26 L+11%	23.5 L
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	4.4 km/h+16%	3.8 km/h
Tail swing radiusLower is better	0.75 m+29%	1.059 m
Width of crawlerLower is better	1.09 m	0.98 m+10%
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.3 m+1%	2.318 m
Overall length	3.9 m	3.523 m

All specifications

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Differences only(93)

FigureCat 302 CR JCB 8018

Dimensions

Tail swing radius0.75 mTail swing1.059 m

Max blade height0.285 mBlade raised, above ground0.246 m

Max blade depth0.295 mBlade lowered, below ground0.38 m

Overall height (to top of boom)1.07 mNot published

Overall height (to top of boom), long stick1.02 mNot published

Overall height (to top of cab)2.3 mOverall shipping height2.318 mheight over cab

Swing bearing height0.442 mNot published

Track length1.85 mOverall undercarriage length1.484 mundercarriage overall length

Overall length3.9 m3.523 m

Overall length, long stick3.88 mNot published

Shoe width0.25 mTrack belt/shoe width0.23 mrubber track

Width of crawler1.09 m0.98 m

Width of crawler (tracks expanded)1.4 mNot published

Ground clearance (minimum)0.15 mMinimum ground clearance below undercarriage0.158 m

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

Upperstructure widthNot published0.98 moverall width of superstructure

Track gaugeNot published0.75 mretracted; 1.11 m extended

Track length on groundNot published1.127 msprocket-idler centres

Kingpost clearanceNot published0.376 m

Track heightNot published0.366 m

Performance

Max digging depth2.37 m2.142 m

Max digging depth, long stick2.57 mNot published

Max vertical wall digging depth1.85 mVertical wall, standard stick1.75 m

Max vertical wall digging depth, long stick1.94 mNot published

Max reach at ground level4.04 m3.865 m

Max reach at ground level, long stick4.21 mNot published

Max digging reach4.11 mMaximum reach, standard stick3.933 m

Max digging reach, long stick4.27 mNot published

Max digging height3.55 m3.46 m

Max digging height, long stick3.62 mNot published

Max dumping height2.56 mMaximum dump clearance, standard stick2.568 m

Max dumping height, long stick2.64 mNot published

Boom-in reach1.66 mBoom in reach, standard and long stickNot published

Boom swing, right50°Not published

Boom swing, left65°Not published

Bucket digging force20 kN16 kNbucket tearout

Arm digging force11 kNStick digging force, standard stick9 kN

Arm digging force, long stick10 kNStick digging force, long stickNot published

Swing speed9.8 rpmMachine swing speed8.1 rpm

Max height to dipper nose pivot pinNot published2.973 m

Min front swing radiusNot published1.715 m

Boom swingNot published55 deg. left / 75 deg. right

Tractive effortNot published11 kN

Ground pressureNot published0.32 kg/cm2

Weight

Operating weight2,262 kg1,822 kg

Operating weight, cab (minimum)2,057 kgNot published

Operating weight, canopy (minimum)1,918 kgNot published

Operating weight, canopy (maximum)2,081 kgNot published

EU CE plate weight, canopy2,045 kgNot published

EU CE plate weight, cab2,140 kgNot published

Weight increase, long stick8 kgNot published

Weight increase, steel tracks60 kgNot published

Weight increase, expandable undercarriage96 kgNot published

Transport massNot published1,746 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C1.1403D-11

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage VNot published

Net power15.7 kW (21 hp)ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC, at 2,400 rpm14.2 kW (19 hp)at 2,200 rpm

Gross power16.1 kW (21.6 hp)Engine power, SAE J1995:201414.7 kW (19.7 hp)at 2,200 rpm

Bore77 mmNot published

Stroke81 mmNot published

Displacement1.1 L1.1 L1,131 cc

Max torqueNot published67 Nmgross, at 1,900 rpm (64.2 Nm net)

Hydraulics

Pump flow66 L/min44 L/min

Max pressure245 barOperating pressure, equipment230 barexcavator/track main relief

Operating pressure, travel245 barNot published

Operating pressure, swing147 barNot published

Auxiliary circuit flow, primary33 L/minPressure 245 barNot published

Auxiliary circuit flow, secondary14 L/minPressure 245 barNot published

Slew relief pressureNot published160 bar

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

Travel

Travel speed (high)4.4 km/h3.8 km/h

Travel speed (low)2.9 km/h2 km/h

Max traction force, high speed13 kNNot published

Max traction force, low speed20 kNNot published

Ground pressure, minimum weight23.7 kPaNot published

Ground pressure, maximum weight26.8 kPaNot published

Gradeability (maximum)30°Not published

Blade

Blade width1.09 mExpanded: 1400 mm (55 in)1 m1.38 m extended

Blade height0.225 m0.175 m

Boom and stick

Boom length1.85 mOne-piece boomNot published

Stick length0.96 mNot published

Stick length, long stick1.16 mNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank26 L23.5 L

Cooling system3.9 L5 L

Engine oil4.4 LNot published

Hydraulic tank18 L25 L

Hydraulic system26 LNot published

Final drive (each)0.6 LApproximate, 302 CR (S/N RHM00001-Up)Not published

Engine oil, with filterNot published4 Lengine oil

Hydraulic system, with tankNot published28 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hoursNot published

Hydraulic oil3,000 hoursNot published

Final drive oil1,000 hoursNot published

Coolant12,000 hours6,000 h minimumNot published

Sources: Cat 302 CR Mini Excavator Specalog AEHQ8146-09 (09-2025, build 05A, Global excluding China and Japan) · 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.

Cat 302 CRJCB 8018Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 302 CR vs JCB 8018: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 302 CR or JCB 8018?

By operating weight the Cat 302 CR is the biggest at 2.26 t, then the JCB 8018 at 1.82 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 302 CR or JCB 8018?

The Cat 302 CR: Cat 302 CR 15.7 kW (21 hp), JCB 8018 14.2 kW (19 hp) (net power), a 11% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat 302 CR or JCB 8018?

The Cat 302 CR: Cat 302 CR 2.37 m, JCB 8018 2.142 m (max digging depth), a 11% difference.

Which reaches further, the Cat 302 CR or JCB 8018?

The Cat 302 CR: Cat 302 CR 4.04 m, JCB 8018 3.865 m (max reach at ground level), a 5% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 302 CR or JCB 8018?

The Cat 302 CR: Cat 302 CR 26 L, JCB 8018 23.5 L (fuel tank), a 11% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Cat 302 CR or JCB 8018?

The Cat 302 CR: Cat 302 CR 0.75 m, JCB 8018 1.059 m (tail swing radius), a 29% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 302 CR or JCB 8018?

The JCB 8018: Cat 302 CR 1.09 m, JCB 8018 0.98 m (width of crawler), a 10% 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.

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