Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 34kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,890kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 34kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,890kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 45.5 kW |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that has 34kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,890kg
- you want one that digs 1.5m (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 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 34kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,890kg. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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