Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 535kg and digs 19cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 535kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 19cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 2580 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 535kg
- you want one that digs 19cm 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 Takeuchi TB216 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 535kg and digs 19cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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