Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 290kg and digs 17cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 290kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 17cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 3245 mm |
| Width | 1700 mm | - |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 290kg
- you want one that digs 17cm 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 TB235-2 if...
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 U36-4 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 290kg and digs 17cm deeper. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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