Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 2,530kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 2,530kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 5120kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Takeuchi TB250-2. 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 TB250-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,530kg
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 2,530kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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