Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 35kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 35kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 2400 kg |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 35kg
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 S450 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 35kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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