Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 has 15kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,205kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 15kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,205kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 3465mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 26.7kW |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Takeuchi TB240. 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 TB240 if...
- you want one that has 15kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,205kg
- you want one that digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper
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 Takeuchi TB216 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 15kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,205kg. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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