Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 3465mm |
| Width | 1300mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 26.7kW |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Takeuchi TB240. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Buy or hire the TB240 if...
- you want one that digs 1.08m (3.5ft) 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 KX018-4 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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