Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 78kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 78kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 3465mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 26.7kW |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Takeuchi TB240. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that has 78kW more power
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 ZX145W-6 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 78kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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