Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 19,825kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 19,825kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | - |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,825kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB230 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 19,825kg. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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