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Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ50

The Wacker Neuson EZ50 digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Takeuchi TB235-2
Takeuchi TB235-2 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.
Wacker Neuson EZ50
Wacker Neuson EZ50 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Takeuchi TB235-2Wacker Neuson EZ50
Operating weight3465 kg4,847 to 5,855 kg
Dig depth3245 mm3,667 mm
Breakout force27.1 kN36.8 kN
Dump height3595 mm-
Length-6,050 mm
Width-1,960 mm
Height-2,667 mm
Engine power-32.5 kW

Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 EZ50 if...

  • you want one that digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 mm. 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB235-2 and the Wacker Neuson EZ50?

The Wacker Neuson EZ50 digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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