Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W has 77kW more power and is the bigger machine by 9,402kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 77kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 9,402kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB295W digs 2.4m (8ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 4,115mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 85kW |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that has 77kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,402kg
- you want one that digs 2.4m (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 Kubota K008-5 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 77kW more power and is the bigger machine by 9,402kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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