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Takeuchi TB250-2 vs Wacker Neuson EW100

The Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning. The Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

TB250-2
Takeuchi TB250-2
Wacker Neuson EW100
Wacker Neuson EW100 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Specifications side by side

Takeuchi TB250-2Wacker Neuson EW100
Operating weight5120kg10,625 to 11,855 kg
Ground reach5985mm-
Bucket breakout force37.2 kN-
Arm digging force22.9 kN-
Breakout force-73.3 kN
Length-6,707 mm
Dig depth-4,968 mm
Width-2,450 mm
Height-2,980 mm
Engine power-55.4 kW

Sources: Takeuchi TB250-2, Wacker Neuson EW100. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the TB250-2 if...

A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.

Full TB250-2 specifications →

Buy or hire the EW100 if...

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.

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Full EW100 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB250-2 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?

The Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.

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