Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.61m (8.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.61m (8.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | 5,442 mm |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | 91 kN |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB230 if...
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 ET145 if...
- you want one that digs 2.61m (8.5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB230 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.61m (8.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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