Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 180kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 180kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 2875 kg |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Takeuchi TB230. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
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 TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 180kg
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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 180kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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