Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.14m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.14m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 2,323 mm |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | - |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 digs 1.14m (3.5ft) 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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e?
The Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.14m (3.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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