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Takeuchi TB260 vs Wacker Neuson ET20

The Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.21m (4ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Takeuchi TB260
Takeuchi TB260 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.
Wacker Neuson ET20
Wacker Neuson ET20 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Takeuchi TB260Wacker Neuson ET20
Operating weight5735 kg2,005 to 2,526 kg
Dig depth3895 mm2,683 mm
Breakout force43.2 kN18.8 kN
Dump height4220 mm-
Length-4,049 mm
Width-990 mm
Height-2,385 mm
Engine power-13.8 kW

Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 1.21m (4ft) 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 ET20 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.

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Full ET20 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Wacker Neuson ET20?

The Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.21m (4ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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