Head to head
Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 6,912kg and digs 87cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 6,912kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB295W digs 87cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3465 kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | 3245 mm | 4,115mm |
| Dump height | 3595 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 27.1 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 85kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,912kg
- you want one that digs 87cm (3ft) 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 Takeuchi TB235-2 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 6,912kg and digs 87cm (3ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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