Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 1,015kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 1,015kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 85kW |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4,115mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3 if...
Caterpillar's smallest crawler dozer, used for fine grading, landscaping and confined-site work where a full-size dozer won't fit. Common in UK plant hire fleets alongside mini excavators.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,015kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A road-going wheeled excavator for utility and drainage contractors who need to move between multiple jobs in a day without a low-loader. Its size sits between compact and medium wheeled excavators, giving useful dig depth for pipe and sewer work.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 1,015kg and has 7kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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