Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,163kg and digs 61cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,163kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 61cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2835 mm |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 20.9 kN |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Takeuchi TB230. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,163kg
- you want one that digs 61cm (2ft) 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 E17z and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,163kg and digs 61cm (2ft) deeper. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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