Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 590kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 590kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 has 3kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 2,803 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 14.6 kW |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 EZ26 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 590kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
- you want one that digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. 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 EZ26 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 590kg and has 3kW more power. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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