Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 19kW more power and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 19kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 45.5 kW |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
- you want one that digs 43cm (1.5ft) 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 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB240 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 19kW more power and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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