Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Takeuchi TB240
The Bobcat E55z has 10kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,201kg. The Takeuchi TB240 digs 3cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 10kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,201kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 3cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 3465mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 26.7kW |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Takeuchi TB240. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
- you want one that has 10kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,201kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.
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Buy or hire the TB240 if...
- you want one that digs 3cm 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.
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What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Bobcat E55z has 10kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,201kg. The Takeuchi TB240 digs 3cm deeper. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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