Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,685kg and digs 67cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,685kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 67cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 3245 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,685kg
- you want one that digs 67cm (2ft) deeper
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,685kg and digs 67cm (2ft) deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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