Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 20kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 20kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 4,115mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 85kW |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Takeuchi TB295W. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that has 20kW more power
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TB295W if...
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 Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 20kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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