Head to head
Takeuchi TB2150 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,566kg and has 71kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,566kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 71kW more power.
- Width: the Takeuchi TB2150 is 1.7m (5.5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB2150 digs 2.81m (9ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB2150 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,095kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 5225mm | 2,413 mm |
| Engine power | 85kW | 13.8 kW |
| Width | 2690mm | 990 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB2150, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB2150 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,566kg
- you want one that has 71kW more power
- you want one that is 1.7m (5.5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 2.81m (9ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB2150 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 13,566kg and has 71kW more power. The Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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