Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 665kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 665kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB216 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Kubota U10, Takeuchi TB216. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 665kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 665kg and has 4kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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