Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 578kg and digs 11cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 578kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 11cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2580 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 578kg
- you want one that digs 11cm 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 8018 CTS and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 578kg and digs 11cm deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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