Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | 3,544 mm |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | 43.8 kN |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 ET42 if...
- you want one that digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB230 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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