Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 725kg and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 725kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 2,390 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Takeuchi TB216. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 725kg
- you want one that digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
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 U27-4 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 725kg and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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