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Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Wacker Neuson EW65

The Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 65cm (2ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Takeuchi TB235-2
Takeuchi TB235-2 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.
Wacker Neuson EW65
Wacker Neuson EW65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Takeuchi TB235-2Wacker Neuson EW65
Operating weight3465 kg6,755 to 8,647 kg
Dig depth3245 mm3,895 mm
Dump height3595 mm-
Breakout force27.1 kN-
Length-6,349 mm
Width-2,088 mm
Height-2,775 mm
Engine power-45.5 kW

Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...

  • you want one that digs 65cm (2ft) 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 3,895 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB235-2 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?

The Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 65cm (2ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.

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