Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Takeuchi TB225
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,735kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,735kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,735kg
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 3CX and the Takeuchi TB225?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,735kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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