Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Takeuchi TB225 digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | 1,766 mm |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | 8.9 kN |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.9 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
- you want one that digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB225 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Takeuchi TB225 digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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