Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 has 2kW more power and digs 29cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET20 has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 29cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 140kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 2,683 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 13.8 kW |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that digs 29cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 140kg
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Full ET20 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 has 2kW more power and digs 29cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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