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Takeuchi TB295W vs Yanmar ViO38-6

The Takeuchi TB295W has 66kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,802kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Takeuchi TB295W
Takeuchi TB295W - image: Takeuchi UK
Yanmar ViO38-6
Yanmar ViO38-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Takeuchi TB295WYanmar ViO38-6
Operating weight10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers)3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin)
Dig depth4,115mm3290 mm / 3530mm*
Engine power85kW18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm

Sources: Takeuchi TB295W, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 66kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,802kg
  • you want one that digs 83cm (2.5ft) 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.

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Full TB295W specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO38-6 if...

A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.

Full ViO38-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB295W and the Yanmar ViO38-6?

The Takeuchi TB295W has 66kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,802kg. The Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

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