Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 4,023kg and digs 1.67m (5.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 4,023kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.67m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 3895 mm |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 43.2 kN |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,023kg
- you want one that digs 1.67m (5.5ft) deeper
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 E17z and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 4,023kg and digs 1.67m (5.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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