Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 1,976kg and digs 63cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 1,976kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 63cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 3245 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm | - |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 1,976kg
- you want one that digs 63cm (2ft) 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 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 KX060-5 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 1,976kg and digs 63cm (2ft) deeper. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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