Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 28kW more power and digs 1.98m (6.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 28kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 1.98m (6.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 55 kW |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB240 if...
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 ET145 if...
- you want one that has 28kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.98m (6.5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB240 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 28kW more power and digs 1.98m (6.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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