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Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Takeuchi TB240

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 78kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Hitachi ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7 - image: Alexandre Prevot, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TB240
Takeuchi TB240

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135W-7Takeuchi TB240
Operating weight14,500 - 15,900kg4070KG
Engine power105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)26.7kW
Dig depth-3465mm
Bucket breakout force-30.8kN

Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Takeuchi TB240. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...

  • you want one that has 78kW more power

A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.

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Full ZX135W-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the TB240 if...

A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.

Full TB240 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the Takeuchi TB240?

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 78kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.

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