Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Takeuchi TB230 digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | 2,413 mm |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | 15.3 kN |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 42cm (1.5ft) 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB230 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Takeuchi TB230 digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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