Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 336kg. The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 2kW more power and digs 2cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 336kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET16 has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 2cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 2,413 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 13.8 kW |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 336kg
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 ET16 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that digs 2cm deeper
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.
Full ET16 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 336kg. The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 2kW more power and digs 2cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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