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Bell Equipment B25E vs Takeuchi TB260

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 37,451kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bell Equipment B25E
Bell Equipment B25E - image: Bell Equipment
Takeuchi TB260
Takeuchi TB260 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bell Equipment B25ETakeuchi TB260
Operating weight43,186kg (laden)5735 kg
Rated payload24,000kg-
Engine powerMercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp)-
Heaped capacity15m3 (SAE 2:1)-
Dig depth-3895 mm
Dump height-4220 mm
Breakout force-43.2 kN

Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the B25E if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 37,451kg

A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.

Full B25E specifications →

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 →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the Takeuchi TB260?

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 37,451kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.

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