Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1,224kg and digs 76cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1,224kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 76cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2580 mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,224kg
- you want one that digs 76cm (2.5ft) deeper
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 Bobcat E10z and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1,224kg and digs 76cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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