Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,095kg and digs 26cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,095kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 26cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 2835 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Takeuchi TB230. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,095kg
- you want one that digs 26cm 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 KX019-4 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,095kg and digs 26cm deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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