Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 688kg and digs 35cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 688kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 35cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2580 mm |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 19.3 kN |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 688kg
- you want one that digs 35cm (1ft) 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 E17z and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 688kg and digs 35cm (1ft) deeper. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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