Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Takeuchi TB230 digs 25cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 25cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | 18.7 kN |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 25cm 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB230 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Takeuchi TB230 digs 25cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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