Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 570kg and digs 17cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 570kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 17cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 570kg
- you want one that digs 17cm 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 →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB225 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 570kg and digs 17cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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