Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 700kg and digs 12cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 700kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 12cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 2580 mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 700kg
- you want one that digs 12cm deeper
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 U17-3a and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 700kg and digs 12cm deeper. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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