Head to head
Takeuchi TB260 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Takeuchi TB260 digs 35cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 35cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB260 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5735 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 3895 mm | 3,544 mm |
| Breakout force | 43.2 kN | 43.8 kN |
| Dump height | 4220 mm | - |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 35cm (1ft) 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Takeuchi TB260 digs 35cm (1ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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