1,110 kg12 hpMarket avg. €11k · 5 listed · 3 below market
Asking prices land at €10k – €11k, around 57% below the market average.
This model sits 58% below the class average across 191 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used JCB 8008 listings currently run from €10,200 to €11,256, with a market average around €10,775. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 5 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The JCB 8008 is a micro-class mini-excavator with an operating weight of 1110 kg and an engine output of 12 hp. It sits at the lower end of the mini-excavator category, designed for work in confined and weight-sensitive environments where larger machines cannot operate. Bucket capacity is rated at 0.02 m3, reflecting its role as a precision digging tool rather than a high-volume earthmover.
Machines in this weight and power class are typically deployed on interior demolition work, landscaping in restricted gardens or courtyards, utility trench work in pedestrian zones, and any site where ground-bearing pressure or access width is a primary constraint. The compact footprint allows operation inside buildings, through standard doorways with appropriate configuration, and on surfaces that would be damaged by heavier equipment. Hire fleets and specialist groundwork contractors are the primary operators of this class.
Inspection of a machine in this class should prioritise the condition of the rubber tracks, as replacement is a significant cost item and wear is directly related to surface use and hours worked. Check slew ring play and listen for bearing noise during full rotation under load. Inspect hydraulic hose runs for chafing and weeping, particularly around the boom and dipper pivot points where flex cycles are highest. On machines of this age and power class, engine coolant condition and the presence of oil contamination in the cooling system are early indicators of head integrity. Confirm that all auxiliary circuits function if fitted, and verify that the blade, if present, operates across its full range without drift. Request service history and cross-reference stated hours against wear patterns on seat, controls, and undercarriage components.
The JCB 8008 competes directly with the Kubota U10 and the Takeuchi TB210 in the sub-1200 kg micro-excavator segment. Against the Kubota U10, the 8008 is cross-shopped on brand support network and parts availability, with buyers in markets where JCB dealer coverage is stronger often favouring the 8008. Against the Takeuchi TB210, the comparison typically centers on undercarriage build quality and long-term durability perception. Within the segment, the attributes that move any individual machine within its price band are accumulated working hours, service history documentation, the presence or absence of a blade, rubber versus steel track configuration, auxiliary hydraulic lines, and overall cosmetic and mechanical condition. Machines with lower hours, full service records, and matched attachments consistently occupy the stronger end of the band for their age cohort.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€11k).
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