Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Takeuchi TB216 has 1kW more power and digs 3cm deeper. The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 40kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB216 has 1kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 40kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB216 digs 3cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Takeuchi TB216. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 40kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full E19 specifications →Buy or hire the TB216 if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
- you want one that digs 3cm deeper
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Takeuchi TB216 has 1kW more power and digs 3cm deeper. The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 40kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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