Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Takeuchi TB260
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,965kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,965kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 5735 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 109,965kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,965kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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