Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 55kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 55kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 2400 kg |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 55kg
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 3T-2 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 55kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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