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Caterpillar 352F vs Takeuchi TB240

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,630kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Caterpillar 352F
Caterpillar 352F - image: Peterson Cat
TB240
Takeuchi TB240

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FTakeuchi TB240
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)4070KG
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
Dig depth-3465mm
Engine power-26.7kW
Bucket breakout force-30.8kN

Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Takeuchi TB240. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 352F if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 111,630kg

A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.

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Full 352F specifications →

Buy or hire the TB240 if...

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 Caterpillar 352F and the Takeuchi TB240?

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,630kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.

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