Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 2580 mm |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that digs 33cm (1ft) 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 KX016-4 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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