Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Takeuchi TB230 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | 1,766 mm |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | 8.9 kN |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.9 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB230 if...
- you want one that digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB230 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Takeuchi TB230 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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