Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 1,195kg and digs 63cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 1,195kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 63cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | 3465mm |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 26.7kW |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Takeuchi TB240. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB230 if...
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 →Buy or hire the TB240 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,195kg
- you want one that digs 63cm (2ft) 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 TB230 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 1,195kg and digs 63cm (2ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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