Head to head
Takeuchi TB295W vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Takeuchi TB295W has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB295W | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 85kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) | - |
| Dig depth | 4,115mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Takeuchi TB295W, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that has 30kW more power
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
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB295W and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 30kW more power. The Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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