Model against model
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Takeuchi TB295W
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 4,115mm |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 85kW |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Hitachi ZX85USB-6 figures and full Takeuchi TB295W figures.
Choose the ZX85USB-6 if...
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Full specifications →Choose the TB295W if...
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.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
Hitachi ZX85USB-6: A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites. Takeuchi TB295W: 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.
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