Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 1.59m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 1.59m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | 4,169 mm |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | 68 kN |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | - |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that digs 1.59m (5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB225 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 1.59m (5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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