Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,657kg and digs 1.74m (5.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,657kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB295W digs 1.74m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 4,115mm |
| Width | 1300mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 85kW |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,657kg
- you want one that digs 1.74m (5.5ft) 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 Kubota KX018-4 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,657kg and digs 1.74m (5.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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