Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Takeuchi TB225 digs 17cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 17cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | 2,413 mm |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | 15.3 kN |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 17cm 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB225 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Takeuchi TB225 digs 17cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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