Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 836kg and digs 62cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 836kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB216 digs 62cm (2ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB216 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 9.9 kW |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 836kg
- you want one that digs 62cm (2ft) deeper
- you want one that has 2kW more power
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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Full ET08 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 836kg and digs 62cm (2ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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