Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 3895 mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
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 ZX145W-6 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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