Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 90kg and digs 9cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 90kg.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D digs 9cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 ECR25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 90kg
- you want one that digs 9cm deeper
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB225 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 90kg and digs 9cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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