Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Takeuchi TB225
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 2400 kg |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3 tonnes
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 9T-2 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3 tonnes. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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