Head to head
Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 92cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 92cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3465 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 3245 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Breakout force | 27.1 kN | 14.8 kN |
| Dump height | 3595 mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 92cm (3ft) 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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 92cm (3ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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