Head to head
Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 94cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 94cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3465 kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 3245 mm | 4,184 mm |
| Breakout force | 27.1 kN | 50.7 kN |
| Dump height | 3595 mm | - |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...
- you want one that digs 94cm (3ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 94cm (3ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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