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Kubota KX71-3 vs Takeuchi TB225

The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,150kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX71-3
Kubota KX71-3 - image: Penrith Tool Hire
Takeuchi TB225
Takeuchi TB225 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX71-3Takeuchi TB225
Operating weightapprox. 6,550lb (2,970kg)2400 kg
Length14ft 11in-
Width4ft 11in-
Dig depth-2580 mm
Dump height-2875 mm
Breakout force-19.3 kN

Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,150kg

A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.

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Full KX71-3 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 KX71-3 and the Takeuchi TB225?

The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,150kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.

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