Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 21kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,167kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 21kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 2,167kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 1.15m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 32.5 kW |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 ET42 if...
- you want one that has 21kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,167kg
- you want one that digs 1.15m (4ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 21kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,167kg. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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