Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 880kg and digs 58cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 880kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 58cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 2835 mm |
| Width | 1700 mm | - |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Takeuchi TB230. 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 880kg
- you want one that digs 58cm (2ft) 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 TB230 if...
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 U36-4 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 880kg and digs 58cm (2ft) deeper. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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