Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 6,680kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 6,680kg.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | 2875 kg |
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, Takeuchi TB230. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,680kg
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the TB230 if...
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 Doosan DX63-3 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 6,680kg. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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