Head to head
Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 48,564kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 48,564kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3465 kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 3245 mm | - |
| Dump height | 3595 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 27.1 kN | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Volvo A30G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Buy or hire the A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 48,564kg
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 TB235-2 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 48,564kg. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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