Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1.2 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1.2 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 2400 kg |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Kubota U10, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1.2 tonnes
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 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1.2 tonnes. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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