Head to head
JCB 25Z-1 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 915kg and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 915kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 25Z-1 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2550 kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.82 m | 3245 mm |
| Dump height | 3 m | 3595 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: JCB 25Z-1, Takeuchi TB235-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 25Z-1 if...
Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.
Full 25Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 915kg
- you want one that digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper
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 JCB 25Z-1 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 915kg and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper. The JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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