Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.31m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.31m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | 3,895 mm |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | - | 45.5 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that digs 1.31m (4.5ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB225 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.31m (4.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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