Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 2,490kg and digs 1.52m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 2,490kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 1.52m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 3245 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,490kg
- you want one that digs 1.52m (5ft) deeper
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 K008-5 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 2,490kg and digs 1.52m (5ft) deeper. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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