Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Takeuchi TB225
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,156kg and digs 90cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,156kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 90cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | 2875 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,156kg
- you want one that digs 90cm (3ft) deeper
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 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 JCB 35Z-1 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,156kg and digs 90cm (3ft) deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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