FAQs

The 8008E and 19C-1E are completely stand alone and free of tethers to improve safety on-site and eliminate trip hazards.

There is no maintenance required on the battery packs at all and daily checks are reduced to a minimum; increasing time on site.

Mini diggers are compact excavators that range from 0.8 to 10 tonnes, allowing users to complete a variety of jobs without compromising on productivity or performance. 
They are highly versatile machines, and their compact size makes them ideal for working in tight spots.

The JCB 8008E electric-powered excavator features 2 x 4.8 kW batteries that store enough power for 4.5 hours of continuous use. This is equivalent to a full day’s work, so you can count on this micro excavator to keep you going on any job. These two batteries are maintenance-free and come with two charging options, bringing you maximum versatility and minimum downtime.

When charging onboard at 110V, this electric JCB excavator needs 5.5 hours to charge. And when charging onboard at 230V, the charge time is just 3 hours. (20-80% - subject to environmental conditions). To make things even easier, this micro electric excavator displays the battery charge instantly on startup, so you always know how much power you have.

The on-board charger gives a 20-80% charge time of 10.5 hours from a 110V supply or 5 hours from a 240V supply. The fast charge option has a charging time from empty of 2.5 hours from a 415V supply.

The 4 battery pack will last for the equivalent to a full day's work, subject to the type of job.

The 8008E CTS electric micro excavator is powered by the same proven manganese laminated lithium-ion batteries found on the 19C-1E. Using a battery solution over a diesel engine helps you lower the cost of fuel, reduce daily checks and require fewer serviceable parts – so you can save both time and money. 

JCB’s smallest mini excavator is the 8008 CTS Micro Excavator. With an operating weight of only 950kg, the 8008 CTS Micro Excavator is a compact machine perfect for a variety of jobs, it is even small enough to fit through doorways, meaning it can be used both indoors and outdoors.

Height – 2.31m
Length – 2.68m
Width – 0.87m

Yes – the Pothole Pro from JCB features a 1200mm wide sweeper complete with dust suppression. A water tank in both the planer and the sweeper forms the dust suppression system, which limits the dust produced by the Pothole Pro. This results in safer working conditions for staff and the general public, so the JCB pothole machine  can be used in congested urban areas.