Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 490kg. The JCB 19C-1 digs 23cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 490kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 23cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | 2875 mm |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
- you want one that digs 23cm deeper
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 490kg
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 JCB 19C-1 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 490kg. The JCB 19C-1 digs 23cm deeper. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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