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Bell Equipment B25E vs Takeuchi TB225

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,786kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bell Equipment B25E
Bell Equipment B25E - image: Bell Equipment
Takeuchi TB225
Takeuchi TB225 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bell Equipment B25ETakeuchi TB225
Operating weight43,186kg (laden)2400 kg
Rated payload24,000kg-
Engine powerMercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp)-
Heaped capacity15m3 (SAE 2:1)-
Dig depth-2580 mm
Dump height-2875 mm
Breakout force-19.3 kN

Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Takeuchi TB225. 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 40,786kg

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 TB225 if...

A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.

Full TB225 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the Takeuchi TB225?

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,786kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.

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