Head to head
Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 84cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 84cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3465 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 3245 mm | 2,402 mm |
| Breakout force | 27.1 kN | 18.8 kN |
| Dump height | 3595 mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 84cm (3ft) 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 84cm (3ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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