Head to head
Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET35
The Wacker Neuson ET35 digs 25cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET35 digs 25cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | Wacker Neuson ET35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3465 kg | 3,553 to 4,753 kg |
| Dig depth | 3245 mm | 3,497 mm |
| Breakout force | 27.1 kN | 35 kN |
| Dump height | 3595 mm | - |
| Length | - | 5,271 mm |
| Width | - | 1,630 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
| Engine power | - | 18.2 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Wacker Neuson ET35. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB235-2 if...
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 ET35 if...
- you want one that digs 25cm deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB235-2 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?
The Wacker Neuson ET35 digs 25cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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