Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1.9 tonnes and digs 1.11m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1.9 tonnes.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 1.11m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2835 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Takeuchi TB230. 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
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1.9 tonnes
- you want one that digs 1.11m (3.5ft) deeper
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 Kubota K008-5 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1.9 tonnes and digs 1.11m (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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