Head to head
Takeuchi TB2150 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 11,063kg and has 53kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 11,063kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 53kW more power.
- Width: the Takeuchi TB2150 is 94cm (3ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB2150 digs 1.68m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB2150 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,095kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 5225mm | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 85kW | 32.5 kW |
| Width | 2690mm | 1,750 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB2150, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 11,063kg
- you want one that has 53kW more power
- you want one that is 94cm (3ft) wider
- you want one that digs 1.68m (5.5ft) 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB2150 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 11,063kg and has 53kW more power. The Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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