Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W has 75kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,837kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 75kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,837kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB295W digs 1.86m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 4,115mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 85kW |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that has 75kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,837kg
- you want one that digs 1.86m (6ft) 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 KX016-4 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 75kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,837kg. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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