Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 2kW more power and digs 20cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 141kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 20cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 141kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 13.8 kW |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Wacker Neuson EZ17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 141kg
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 EZ17 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that digs 20cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full EZ17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 2kW more power and digs 20cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 141kg. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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