Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 5735 kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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