Head to head
Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 66cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 66cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3465 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 3245 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Breakout force | 27.1 kN | 18.7 kN |
| Dump height | 3595 mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 66cm (2ft) 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB235-2 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 66cm (2ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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