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Manitou MT933 vs Takeuchi TB225

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,745kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com
Takeuchi TB225
Takeuchi TB225 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Manitou MT933Takeuchi TB225
Operating weight7,145kg2400 kg
Max lift capacity3,300kg-
Max lift height9.07m-
Dig depth-2580 mm
Dump height-2875 mm
Breakout force-19.3 kN

Sources: Manitou MT933, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the MT933 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,745kg

A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.

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Full MT933 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 Manitou MT933 and the Takeuchi TB225?

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,745kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.

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