Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,053kg and has 31kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,053kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 31kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 1.78m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 4,169 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 42 kW |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,053kg
- you want one that has 31kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.78m (6ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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 EZ80 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,053kg and has 31kW more power. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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