Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,699kg and digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,699kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2835 mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Takeuchi TB230. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,699kg
- you want one that digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,699kg and digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.