Head to head
Takeuchi TB260 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB260 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5735 kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 3895 mm | 4,968 mm |
| Breakout force | 43.2 kN | 73.3 kN |
| Dump height | 4220 mm | - |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper
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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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