Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Takeuchi TB225
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,090kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,090kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 2400 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,090kg
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 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 525-60 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,090kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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