Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 68kg and digs 7cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 68kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB216 digs 7cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 68kg
- you want one that digs 7cm deeper
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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 68kg and digs 7cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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