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Bobcat E19 vs Takeuchi TB260

The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,830kg and digs 1.53m (5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E19
Bobcat E19 - image: bobcat.com
Takeuchi TB260
Takeuchi TB260 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E19Takeuchi TB260
Operating weight1905kg5735 kg
Dig depth2364mm3895 mm
Breakout force12.63kN43.2 kN
Engine power10.1kW-
Dump height-4220 mm

Sources: Bobcat E19, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E19 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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Full E19 specifications →

Buy or hire the TB260 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,830kg
  • you want one that digs 1.53m (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 E19 and the Takeuchi TB260?

The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,830kg and digs 1.53m (5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.

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