Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 6kW more power and digs 8cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 6kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 8cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 32.5 kW |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 ET42 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that digs 8cm deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB240 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 6kW more power and digs 8cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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