Head to head
Kubota U10-3 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1,280kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1,280kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-3 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1120kg | 2400 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Kubota U10-3, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10-3 if...
A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,280kg
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 U10-3 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1,280kg. The Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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