Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 has 17kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,358kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 17kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,358kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.24m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 3465mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 26.7kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Takeuchi TB240. 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 TB240 if...
- you want one that has 17kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,358kg
- you want one that digs 1.24m (4ft) 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 E17z and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 17kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,358kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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