Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 495kg and digs 22cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 495kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 22cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2580 mm |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | 19.3 kN |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 495kg
- you want one that digs 22cm 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 E19 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 495kg and digs 22cm deeper. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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