Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 29kW more power and digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 29kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 4,968 mm |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 55.4 kW |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that has 29kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB240 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 29kW more power and digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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