Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 770kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 770kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 3465 kg |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3245 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 770kg
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hamm HD 12i VV and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 770kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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