Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 26.7kW |
| 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 | - | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | - | 3465mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Kubota U20, Takeuchi TB240. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
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 TB240 if...
- you want one that has 13kW more power
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 U20 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 13kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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