Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,555kg and has 75kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,555kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 75kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB2150 digs 2.98m (10ft) deeper.
- Width: the Takeuchi TB2150 is 1.45m (5ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 15,095kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 5225mm |
| Width | 1240mm | 2690mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 85kW |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Takeuchi TB2150. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the TB2150 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,555kg
- you want one that has 75kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.98m (10ft) deeper
- you want one that is 1.45m (5ft) wider
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,555kg and has 75kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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