Head to head
Kubota KX027-4 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Kubota KX027-4 digs 16cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX027-4 digs 16cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX027-4 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2740mm | 2580 mm |
| Width | 1400mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2400 kg |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX027-4 if...
- you want one that digs 16cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 2740mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
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 Kubota KX027-4 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Kubota KX027-4 digs 16cm deeper. The Kubota KX027-4 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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