Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,290kg and digs 89cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,290kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 89cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 3465mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 26.7kW |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Takeuchi TB240. 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 TB240 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,290kg
- you want one that digs 89cm (3ft) 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 KX019-4 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,290kg and digs 89cm (3ft) deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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