Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 9,371kg and digs 2.42m (8ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 9,371kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB295W digs 2.42m (8ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 4,115mm |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 85kW |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,371kg
- you want one that digs 2.42m (8ft) 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 8008 CTS and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 9,371kg and digs 2.42m (8ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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