Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks. The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 20,470 - 25,760 kg |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | - |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | - |
| Gross power | - | 129 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.48 - 1.44 m3 |
| Max. digging depth | - | 6,730 mm |
| Max. digging reach | - | 9,930 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the EC220E if...
The Volvo EC220E is a mid-size crawler excavator used on larger UK groundworks, civils and demolition sites where a mini or midi excavator no longer has the reach or bucket capacity needed. Its Stage V D6 engine and Volvo cab are aimed at operators running long shifts. It is specified against similarly sized excavators from Caterpillar, Komatsu and Hitachi in the 20-22 tonne class.
Full EC220E specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB225 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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