Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Kubota U27-4 digs 24cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 190kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 24cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 190kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 2580 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
- you want one that digs 24cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 190kg
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
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 U27-4 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Kubota U27-4 digs 24cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 190kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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