Head to head
Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 19,235kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 19,235kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3465 kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Dig depth | 3245 mm | - |
| Dump height | 3595 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 27.1 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,235kg
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 TB235-2 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 19,235kg. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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