Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 325kg and has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 325kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB216 has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB216 digs 14cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Takeuchi TB216. 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 TB216 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 325kg
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that digs 14cm deeper
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 325kg and has 2kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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