Head to head
Bobcat E35z vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 2,236kg and digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 2,236kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | 3895 mm |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Bobcat E35z, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E35z if...
A zero tail swing mini excavator for groundworks, drainage and utility work where the rear of the machine must stay inside the track width. Contractors and plant hire fleets use this class for trenching and foundations in confined sites.
Full E35z specifications →Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,236kg
- you want one that digs 78cm (2.5ft) 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 E35z and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 2,236kg and digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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