Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 2,289kg and digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 2,289kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 3245 mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,289kg
- you want one that digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 2,289kg and digs 1.43m (4.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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