Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 3,090kg and has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 3,090kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 4070KG |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 26.7kW |
| Dig depth | - | 3465mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Takeuchi TB240. 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 TB240 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,090kg
- you want one that has 19kW 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 Kubota K008-3 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 3,090kg and has 19kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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