Head to head
Takeuchi TB260 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB260 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5735 kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 3895 mm | 5,442 mm |
| Breakout force | 43.2 kN | 91 kN |
| Dump height | 4220 mm | - |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.
Full TB260 specifications →Buy or hire the ET145 if...
- you want one that digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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