Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 285kg and digs 2cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 285kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 2cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 2835 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Takeuchi TB230. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
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 TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 285kg
- you want one that digs 2cm deeper
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 285kg and digs 2cm deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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