Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Takeuchi TB225
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113.3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 2400 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 113.3 tonnes
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113.3 tonnes. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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