Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,355kg and digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,355kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 2580 mm |
| Width | 1700 mm | - |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,355kg
- you want one that digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 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 U36-4 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,355kg and digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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