Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 890kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 890kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB216 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB216 digs 67cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Takeuchi TB216. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 890kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 67cm (2ft) deeper
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 890kg and has 4kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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