Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 4,145kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 4,145kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 5120kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Takeuchi TB250-2. 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 TB250-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,145kg
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 4,145kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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