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Cormidi C85 vs Takeuchi TB230

The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 2,309kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cormidi C85
Cormidi C85 - image: Cormidi
Takeuchi TB230
Takeuchi TB230 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cormidi C85Takeuchi TB230
Operating weight566kg2875 kg
Load capacity800kg-
EngineHonda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp-
Dimensions1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high-
Skip capacity0.36m3, tips to 1.5m-
Travel speed5.5km/h-
Dig depth-2835 mm
Dump height-3230 mm
Breakout force-20.9 kN

Sources: Cormidi C85, Takeuchi TB230. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the C85 if...

A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.

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Buy or hire the TB230 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,309kg

A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.

Full TB230 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Cormidi C85 and the Takeuchi TB230?

The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 2,309kg. The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.

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