Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,686kg and has 44kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,686kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 44kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 3.05m (10ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 55 kW |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
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 ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,686kg
- you want one that has 44kW more power
- you want one that digs 3.05m (10ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,686kg and has 44kW more power. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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