Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1,425kg and digs 86cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1,425kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 86cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2580 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,425kg
- you want one that digs 86cm (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 Kubota K008-5 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1,425kg and digs 86cm (3ft) deeper. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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