Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 7,787kg and digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 7,787kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB295W digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 4,115mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 85kW |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,787kg
- you want one that digs 1.29m (4ft) 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 U27-4 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 7,787kg and digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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