Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 875kg and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 875kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 3245 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 875kg
- you want one that digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 875kg and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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