Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 10cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 10cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | 2,683 mm |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | 18.8 kN |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Wacker Neuson ET20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
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 ET20 if...
- you want one that digs 10cm deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 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 2,683 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB225 and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 10cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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