Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 2,242kg. The JCB 3CX digs 13cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 2,242kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX digs 13cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | 4,115mm |
| Engine power | - | 85kW |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
- you want one that digs 13cm deeper
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Full 3CX specifications →Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,242kg
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 3CX and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 2,242kg. The JCB 3CX digs 13cm deeper. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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