Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Takeuchi TB230
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 681kg and digs 65cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 681kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 65cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | 3230 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Takeuchi TB230. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 681kg
- you want one that digs 65cm (2ft) deeper
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →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 JCB 35Z-1 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 681kg and digs 65cm (2ft) deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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