Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W has 49kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,347kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 49kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 5,347kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB295W digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 85kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 4,115mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that has 49kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,347kg
- you want one that digs 47cm (1.5ft) 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 50Z-2 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 49kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,347kg. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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