Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Takeuchi TB240 has 13kW more power and digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 13kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 2,413 mm |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 13.8 kW |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 13kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.05m (3.5ft) 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB240 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 13kW more power and digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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