Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 3465mm |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 26.7kW |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Takeuchi TB240. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TB240 if...
- you want one that has 8kW more power
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 ZX33U-6 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 8kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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