Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Takeuchi TB230 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | 2,402 mm |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | 18.8 kN |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 43cm (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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Takeuchi TB230 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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