Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 3,095kg and has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 3,095kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 19kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.75m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 3465mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 26.7kW |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Takeuchi TB240. 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 TB240 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,095kg
- you want one that has 19kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.75m (5.5ft) deeper
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 K008-5 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 3,095kg and has 19kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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