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Takeuchi TB230 vs Wacker Neuson ET24

The Takeuchi TB230 digs 23cm deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Takeuchi TB230
Takeuchi TB230 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.
Wacker Neuson ET24
Wacker Neuson ET24 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Takeuchi TB230Wacker Neuson ET24
Operating weight2875 kg2,200 to 2,746 kg
Dig depth2835 mm2,602 mm
Breakout force20.9 kN21.8 kN
Dump height3230 mm-
Length-4,022 mm
Width-1,400 mm
Height-2,392 mm
Engine power-13.8 kW

Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 23cm 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 ET24 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,602 mm.

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Full ET24 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB230 and the Wacker Neuson ET24?

The Takeuchi TB230 digs 23cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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