Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Wacker Neuson ET25 has 3kW more power and is the bigger machine by 490kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET25 has 3kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 490kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 2,722 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 14.6 kW |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 ET25 if...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 490kg
- you want one that digs 33cm (1ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Wacker Neuson ET25 has 3kW more power and is the bigger machine by 490kg. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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