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Kubota KX037-4 vs Takeuchi TB235-2

The Kubota KX037-4 digs 17cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 53kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Takeuchi TB235-2
Takeuchi TB235-2 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX037-4Takeuchi TB235-2
Operating weight3518 kg3465 kg
Dig depth3410 mm3245 mm
Width1550 mm-
Engine power17.8 kw-
Dump height-3595 mm
Breakout force-27.1 kN

Sources: Kubota KX037-4, Takeuchi TB235-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...

  • you want one that digs 17cm deeper
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 53kg

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the TB235-2 if...

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 KX037-4 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?

The Kubota KX037-4 digs 17cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 53kg. The Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.

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