Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Wacker Neuson ET24
The Wacker Neuson ET24 has 2kW more power and is the bigger machine by 335kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET24 has 2kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 335kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET24 digs 21cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Wacker Neuson ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 2,200 to 2,746 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 2,602 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 13.8 kW |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 21.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,022 mm |
| Width | - | 1,400 mm |
| Height | - | 2,392 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 ET24 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 335kg
- you want one that digs 21cm deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 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 2,602 mm.
Full ET24 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Wacker Neuson ET24?
The Wacker Neuson ET24 has 2kW more power and is the bigger machine by 335kg. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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