Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W has 73kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,628kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 73kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,628kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB295W digs 1.54m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 85kW |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 4,115mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...
A small tow-behind digger for domestic groundworks, drainage and service trenches where a van or pickup is the transport. It suits hire fleets and builders working in gardens and tight side access.
Full 16C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that has 73kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,628kg
- you want one that digs 1.54m (5ft) deeper
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 JCB 16C-1 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 73kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,628kg. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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