Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Takeuchi TB225
The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 2400 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 JS131LC and the Takeuchi TB225?
The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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