Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 96cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 96cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | 3,544 mm |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | 43.8 kN |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 ET42 if...
- you want one that digs 96cm (3ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB225 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 96cm (3ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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