Head to head
Kubota KX037-4 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 has 9kW more power and is the bigger machine by 552kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 9kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 552kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 6cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX037-4 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3518 kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 3465mm |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 26.7kW |
| Width | 1550 mm | - |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Kubota KX037-4, Takeuchi TB240. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...
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 TB240 if...
- you want one that has 9kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 552kg
- you want one that digs 6cm 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 KX037-4 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 9kW more power and is the bigger machine by 552kg. The Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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