Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Wacker Neuson ET24
The Takeuchi TB240 has 13kW more power and digs 86cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 13kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 86cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Wacker Neuson ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 2,200 to 2,746 kg |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 2,602 mm |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 13.8 kW |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Breakout force | - | 21.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,022 mm |
| Width | - | 1,400 mm |
| Height | - | 2,392 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 86cm (3ft) 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 ET24 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,602 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB240 and the Wacker Neuson ET24?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 13kW more power and digs 86cm (3ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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