Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,420kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,420kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 5120kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Takeuchi TB250-2. 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 TB250-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,420kg
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 U17-3a and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,420kg. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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