Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 3,423kg. The Takeuchi TB295W has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 3,423kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 85kW |
| Dig depth | - | 4,115mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,423kg
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that has 11kW 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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 3,423kg. The Takeuchi TB295W has 11kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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