Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 1.84m (6ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 1.84m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | 4,679 mm |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | 74 kN |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that digs 1.84m (6ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB230 and the Wacker Neuson ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 1.84m (6ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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