Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Takeuchi TB240 has 17kW more power and digs 1.7m (5.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 17kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.7m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 9.9 kW |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB240 if...
- you want one that has 17kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.7m (5.5ft) deeper
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB240 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 17kW more power and digs 1.7m (5.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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