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Bobcat E35z vs Takeuchi TB225

The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,099kg and digs 54cm (2ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Bobcat E35z
Bobcat E35z - image: Bobcat
Takeuchi TB225
Takeuchi TB225 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E35zTakeuchi TB225
Operating weight3499 kg2400 kg
Dig depth3117 mm2580 mm
Engine power18.2 kW-
Dump height-2875 mm
Breakout force-19.3 kN

Sources: Bobcat E35z, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E35z if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,099kg
  • you want one that digs 54cm (2ft) deeper

A zero tail swing mini excavator for groundworks, drainage and utility work where the rear of the machine must stay inside the track width. Contractors and plant hire fleets use this class for trenching and foundations in confined sites.

Full E35z specifications →

Buy or hire the TB225 if...

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 E35z and the Takeuchi TB225?

The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,099kg and digs 54cm (2ft) deeper. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.

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