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Bell Equipment B25E vs Takeuchi TB235-2

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 39,721kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bell Equipment B25E
Bell Equipment B25E - image: Bell Equipment
Takeuchi TB235-2
Takeuchi TB235-2 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bell Equipment B25ETakeuchi TB235-2
Operating weight43,186kg (laden)3465 kg
Rated payload24,000kg-
Engine powerMercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp)-
Heaped capacity15m3 (SAE 2:1)-
Dig depth-3245 mm
Dump height-3595 mm
Breakout force-27.1 kN

Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 39,721kg

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 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 →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the Takeuchi TB235-2?

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 39,721kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.

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