Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 digs 59cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 59cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 2835 mm |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Takeuchi TB230. 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 TB230 if...
- you want one that digs 59cm (2ft) deeper
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 digs 59cm (2ft) deeper. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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