Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,010kg and digs 45cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,010kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 45cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 2835 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Takeuchi TB230. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,010kg
- you want one that digs 45cm (1.5ft) deeper
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 Takeuchi TB216 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,010kg and digs 45cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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