Head to head
Bell Equipment B25E vs Takeuchi TB216
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,321kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,321kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Takeuchi TB216. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B25E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 41,321kg
A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.
Full B25E specifications →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 →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,321kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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