Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 2,566kg and digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 2,566kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 2835 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm | - |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Takeuchi TB230. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,566kg
- you want one that digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Buy or hire the TB230 if...
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 KX060-5 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 2,566kg and digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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