Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Takeuchi TB225 digs 18cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 18cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | 2,402 mm |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | 18.8 kN |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 18cm 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Takeuchi TB225 digs 18cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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