Head to head
Takeuchi TB260 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.49m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.49m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB260 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5735 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 3895 mm | 2,402 mm |
| Breakout force | 43.2 kN | 18.8 kN |
| Dump height | 4220 mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Wacker Neuson ET18. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that digs 1.49m (5ft) deeper
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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.49m (5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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