Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Takeuchi TB225 digs 26cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB225 digs 26cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | 14.8 kN |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 26cm 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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e?
The Takeuchi TB225 digs 26cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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