Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W has 55kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,602kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 55kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 5,602kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | 85kW |
| Dig depth | - | 4,115mm |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that has 55kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,602kg
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 U48-4 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 55kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,602kg. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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