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Takeuchi TB260 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80

The Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 27cm deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Takeuchi TB260
Takeuchi TB260 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.
Wacker Neuson EZ80
Wacker Neuson EZ80 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Takeuchi TB260Wacker Neuson EZ80
Operating weight5735 kg7,918 to 9,544 kg
Dig depth3895 mm4,169 mm
Breakout force43.2 kN68 kN
Dump height4220 mm-
Length-6,939 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm
Engine power-42 kW

Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...

  • you want one that digs 27cm deeper

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?

The Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 27cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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