Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper and is the bigger machine by 464kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 464kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 3895 mm |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | 43.2 kN |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.
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Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 464kg
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 E55z and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper and is the bigger machine by 464kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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