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Kubota KX080-4a vs Takeuchi TB225

The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 5,840kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX080-4a
Kubota KX080-4a - image: kubota-eu.com
Takeuchi TB225
Takeuchi TB225 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX080-4aTakeuchi TB225
Operating weight8240kg2400 kg
Engine power63.2PS-
Dig depth-2580 mm
Dump height-2875 mm
Breakout force-19.3 kN

Sources: Kubota KX080-4a, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX080-4a if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,840kg

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.

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Full KX080-4a 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 KX080-4a and the Takeuchi TB225?

The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 5,840kg. The Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.

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