Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Wacker Neuson DW10
The Wacker Neuson DW10 has 7kW more power. The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 633kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson DW10 has 7kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 633kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Wacker Neuson DW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 1,232 to 1,278 kg |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 18.9 kW |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,133 mm |
| Width | - | 1,194 mm |
| Height | - | 2,723 mm |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Skip capacity | - | 415 l |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Wacker Neuson DW10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 633kg
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Buy or hire the DW10 if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A 1 tonne front-tip site dumper, the size hired to move spoil and aggregate across a building plot or a big garden job where a barrow would take all day.
Full DW10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Wacker Neuson DW10?
The Wacker Neuson DW10 has 7kW more power. The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 633kg. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DW10 is a wheel dumper, 1 tonne payload.
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