Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 2,485kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 2,485kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 3465 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3245 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Takeuchi TB235-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Buy or hire the TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,485kg
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 2,485kg. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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