Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 85kW |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4,115mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that has 30kW more power
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 JS131LC and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 30kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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