Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Takeuchi TB240
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,630kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,630kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 4070KG |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| 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.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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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