Head to head
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 digs 2.29m (7.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 digs 2.29m (7.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX210LC-7 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,900 - 23,900kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,180mm | 3895 mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX210LC-7, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX210LC-7 if...
- you want one that digs 2.29m (7.5ft) deeper
A mainstream medium excavator for groundworks, bulk dig and drainage contractors who need reliable output without stepping up to a large-plant class. A common size for muckshifting and foundation packages on housing and commercial sites.
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 ZX210LC-7 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 digs 2.29m (7.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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