Head to head
Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3465 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 3245 mm | 2,413 mm |
| Breakout force | 27.1 kN | 15.3 kN |
| Dump height | 3595 mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB235-2 if...
- you want one that digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Buy or hire the ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB235-2 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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