Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Takeuchi TB240 has 12kW more power and digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 12kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 2,722 mm |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 14.6 kW |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 12kW more power
- you want one that digs 74cm (2.5ft) 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 ET25 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB240 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 12kW more power and digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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