Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 66cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 66cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | 3,497 mm |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | 35 kN |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Length | - | 5,508 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
| Engine power | - | 18.2 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 EZ36 if...
- you want one that digs 66cm (2ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm. 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 EZ36?
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 66cm (2ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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