Head to head
Takeuchi TB260 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.3m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.3m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB260 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5735 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 3895 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Breakout force | 43.2 kN | 18.7 kN |
| Dump height | 4220 mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 1.3m (4.5ft) 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.3m (4.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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