Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,920kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,920kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 5120kg |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota U10, Takeuchi TB250-2. 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 TB250-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,920kg
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,920kg. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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