Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 970kg and digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 970kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2835 mm |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | 20.9 kN |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Takeuchi TB230. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 970kg
- you want one that digs 47cm (1.5ft) 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 E19 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 970kg and digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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