Head to head
Kubota U55-4 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U55-4 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5400kg | 2400 kg |
| Engine power | 46PS | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Kubota U55-4, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U55-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3 tonnes
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Yorkshire Plant Sales - Wakefield, Leeds
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 U55-4 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 3 tonnes. The Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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