Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 8,760kg and has 44kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 8,760kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 44kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 2.58m (8.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 4,968 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 55.4 kW |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,760kg
- you want one that has 44kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.58m (8.5ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 8,760kg and has 44kW more power. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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