Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 583kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 583kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 4070KG |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3465mm |
| Engine power | - | 26.7kW |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Takeuchi TB240. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Buy or hire the TB240 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 583kg
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 Hitachi 33U and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 583kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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