Head to head
Takeuchi TB295W vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,848kg and has 71kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,848kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 71kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB295W digs 1.7m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB295W | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 4,115mm | 2,413 mm |
| Engine power | 85kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB295W, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,848kg
- you want one that has 71kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.7m (5.5ft) deeper
A road-going wheeled excavator for utility and drainage contractors who need to move between multiple jobs in a day without a low-loader. Its size sits between compact and medium wheeled excavators, giving useful dig depth for pipe and sewer work.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET16 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB295W and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,848kg and has 71kW more power. The Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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