Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs Takeuchi TB225
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 295kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 295kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 2400 kg |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 295kg
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV 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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 295kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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