Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,890kg and has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,890kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U36-4 has 6kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 1.02m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Width | 1700 mm | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Takeuchi TB216. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,890kg
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.02m (3.5ft) deeper
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →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 U36-4 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,890kg and has 6kW more power. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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