Head to head
Takeuchi TB295W vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Takeuchi TB295W has 53kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,345kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 53kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 6,345kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB295W digs 57cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB295W | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 4,115mm | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 85kW | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB295W, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 53kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,345kg
- you want one that digs 57cm (2ft) 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB295W and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 53kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,345kg. The Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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