Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 514kg. The JCB 35Z-1 digs 2cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 8kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 514kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 2cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 3465mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 26.7kW |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Takeuchi TB240. 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 digs 2cm 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 TB240 if...
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 514kg
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 35Z-1 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 514kg. The JCB 35Z-1 digs 2cm deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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