Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 1cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 1cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | 18.7 kN |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
- you want one that digs 1cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB225 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 1cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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