Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 1,480kg and digs 65cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 1,480kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 65cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 3465mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 26.7kW |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Takeuchi TB240. 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 TB240 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,480kg
- you want one that digs 65cm (2ft) deeper
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 U27-4 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 1,480kg and digs 65cm (2ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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