Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 275kg and digs 17cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 275kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 17cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 275kg
- 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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB225 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 275kg and digs 17cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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