Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,560kg and digs 88cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,560kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 88cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 3245 mm |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | 27.1 kN |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,560kg
- you want one that digs 88cm (3ft) deeper
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,560kg and digs 88cm (3ft) deeper. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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