Head to head
Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 92cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 92cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3465 kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 3245 mm | 4,169 mm |
| Breakout force | 27.1 kN | 68 kN |
| Dump height | 3595 mm | - |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that digs 92cm (3ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB235-2 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 92cm (3ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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