Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,175kg and digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,175kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,175kg
- you want one that digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB225 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,175kg and digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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