Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W has 74kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,677kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 74kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,677kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB295W digs 1.66m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 4,115mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 85kW |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that has 74kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,677kg
- you want one that digs 1.66m (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 U17-3a and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 74kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,677kg. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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