Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,480kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,480kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 4070KG |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3465mm |
| Engine power | - | 26.7kW |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Takeuchi TB240. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,480kg
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the TB240 if...
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 KX71-3 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,480kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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