Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,370kg and has 15kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,370kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 15kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.0m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 3465mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 26.7kW |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Takeuchi TB240. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the TB240 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,370kg
- you want one that has 15kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.0m (3.5ft) deeper
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 U17-3a and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,370kg and has 15kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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