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Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Takeuchi TB250-2

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator. The Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
TB250-2
Takeuchi TB250-2

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX145W-6Takeuchi TB250-2
Operating weight15,000 - 17,200kg5120kg
Dig depth5,520 - 5,770mm-
Engine power105kW (ISO14396)-
Ground reach-5985mm
Bucket breakout force-37.2 kN
Arm digging force-22.9 kN

Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Takeuchi TB250-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...

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.

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Buy or hire the TB250-2 if...

A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.

Full TB250-2 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Takeuchi TB250-2?

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.

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