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Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Wacker Neuson EW100

The Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 1.72m (5.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Takeuchi TB235-2
Takeuchi TB235-2 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.
Wacker Neuson EW100
Wacker Neuson EW100 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Takeuchi TB235-2Wacker Neuson EW100
Operating weight3465 kg10,625 to 11,855 kg
Dig depth3245 mm4,968 mm
Breakout force27.1 kN73.3 kN
Dump height3595 mm-
Length-6,707 mm
Width-2,450 mm
Height-2,980 mm
Engine power-55.4 kW

Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...

  • you want one that digs 1.72m (5.5ft) deeper

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB235-2 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?

The Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 1.72m (5.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.

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