Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Takeuchi TB240 has 13kW more power and digs 1.06m (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 1.06m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 13.8 kW |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 1.06m (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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 13kW more power and digs 1.06m (3.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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