Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,321kg and has 15kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,321kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 15kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 90cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 4070KG |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 26.7kW |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 3465mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Takeuchi TB240. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...
A small tow-behind digger for domestic groundworks, drainage and service trenches where a van or pickup is the transport. It suits hire fleets and builders working in gardens and tight side access.
Full 16C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the TB240 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,321kg
- you want one that has 15kW more power
- you want one that digs 90cm (3ft) deeper
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 JCB 16C-1 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,321kg and has 15kW more power. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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