Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 1,225kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 1,225kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 5735 kg |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
A 3-tonne diesel forklift used on building sites and in yards for shifting pallets and building materials. It is bought and hired mainly for outdoor work where a diesel engine and rough-terrain tyres suit it better than an electric truck.
Listed by
- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,225kg
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 Bobcat D30 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 1,225kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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