Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 85kg. The Kubota KX030-4 digs 4cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 85kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX030-4 digs 4cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | 2835 mm |
| Width | 1500 mm | - |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Takeuchi TB230. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
- you want one that digs 4cm deeper
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Buy or hire the TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 85kg
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 KX030-4 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 85kg. The Kubota KX030-4 digs 4cm deeper. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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