Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Kubota U20 has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U20 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Kubota U20, Takeuchi TB216. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U20 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Kubota U20 has 2kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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