Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Takeuchi TB240 has 13kW more power and digs 88cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 13kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 88cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 13.8 kW |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 88cm (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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB240 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 13kW more power and digs 88cm (3ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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