Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 10kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 10kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 2400 kg |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 10kg
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 STH-2S5 Swivel and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 10kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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