Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,894kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 19kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,894kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.65m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 3465mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 26.7kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Takeuchi TB240. 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 TB240 if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,894kg
- you want one that digs 1.65m (5.5ft) deeper
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,894kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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