Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 1,585kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 1,585kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 3,985 kg |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | - |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.5 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. 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 ECR40 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,585kg
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB225 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 1,585kg. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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