Head to head
Kubota U10-3 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,755kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,755kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-3 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1120kg | 2875 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota U10-3, Takeuchi TB230. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10-3 if...
A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,755kg
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 U10-3 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,755kg. The Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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