Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 390kg and digs 29cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 390kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX030-4 digs 29cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | 2580 mm |
| Width | 1500 mm | - |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 390kg
- you want one that digs 29cm deeper
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →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 KX030-4 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 390kg and digs 29cm deeper. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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