Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.06m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.06m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | 3,895 mm |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | - | 45.5 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that digs 1.06m (3.5ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB230 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.06m (3.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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