Head to head
Kubota U55-4 vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 280kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 280kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U55-4 | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5400kg | 5120kg |
| Engine power | 46PS | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota U55-4, Takeuchi TB250-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U55-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 280kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Yorkshire Plant Sales - Wakefield, Leeds
Buy or hire the TB250-2 if...
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 U55-4 and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 280kg. The Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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