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Bobcat S450 vs Takeuchi TB260

The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,370kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat S450
Bobcat S450 - image: Bobcat Company Europe
Takeuchi TB260
Takeuchi TB260 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat S450Takeuchi TB260
Operating weight2365kg5735 kg
Rated operating capacity608kg (ISO 14397-1)-
Engine power35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel)-
Lift height2.8m-
Tipping load1215kg-
Dig depth-3895 mm
Dump height-4220 mm
Breakout force-43.2 kN

Sources: Bobcat S450, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the S450 if...

Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.

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Full S450 specifications →

Buy or hire the TB260 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,370kg

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 S450 and the Takeuchi TB260?

The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,370kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.

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