Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,164kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,164kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | - |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 50,164kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,164kg. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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