Head to head
Takeuchi TB295W vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Takeuchi TB295W has 71kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,652kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 71kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,652kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB295W digs 1.71m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB295W | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 4,115mm | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 85kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB295W, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 has 71kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,652kg
- you want one that digs 1.71m (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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB295W and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 71kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,652kg. The Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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