Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 620kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 620kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 2580 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 620kg
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 KX019-4 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 620kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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