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Bell Equipment B25E vs Takeuchi TB230

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,311kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bell Equipment B25E
Bell Equipment B25E - image: Bell Equipment
Takeuchi TB230
Takeuchi TB230 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bell Equipment B25ETakeuchi TB230
Operating weight43,186kg (laden)2875 kg
Rated payload24,000kg-
Engine powerMercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp)-
Heaped capacity15m3 (SAE 2:1)-
Dig depth-2835 mm
Dump height-3230 mm
Breakout force-20.9 kN

Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Takeuchi TB230. 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 40,311kg

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 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 →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the Takeuchi TB230?

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,311kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.

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