Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,675kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,675kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 2875 kg |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota U10, Takeuchi TB230. 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 TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,675kg
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 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,675kg. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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