Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,870kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 19kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,870kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 4070KG |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 26.7kW |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3465mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Kubota U10, Takeuchi TB240. 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 TB240 if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,870kg
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 U10 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,870kg. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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