Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1,394kg and digs 89cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1,394kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 89cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 2580 mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,394kg
- you want one that digs 89cm (3ft) deeper
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 8008 CTS and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1,394kg and digs 89cm (3ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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