Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 705kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 705kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U48-4 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 4070KG |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | 26.7kW |
| Dig depth | - | 3465mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Takeuchi TB240. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 705kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the TB240 if...
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 U48-4 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 705kg and has 3kW more power. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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