Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Takeuchi TB240 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 495kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 8kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 495kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 18cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Yanmar ViO38-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB240 if...
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 495kg
- you want one that digs 18cm 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 →Buy or hire the ViO38-6 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB240 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 495kg. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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