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Takeuchi TB225 vs Volvo ECR88D

The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Takeuchi TB225
Takeuchi TB225 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.
Volvo ECR88D
Volvo ECR88D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Specifications side by side

Takeuchi TB225Volvo ECR88D
Operating weight2400 kg8,620 - 9,980 kg
Dig depth2580 mm-
Dump height2875 mm-
Breakout force19.3 kN-
Gross power-43 kW
Bucket capacity-0.08 - 0.33 m3
Overall width-2,300 mm
Overall length-6,370 mm

Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...

An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.

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Full ECR88D specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB225 and the Volvo ECR88D?

The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.

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