Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 15kW more power and digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 15kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 4,169 mm |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 42 kW |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that has 15kW more power
- you want one that digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB240 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 15kW more power and digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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