Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Takeuchi TB260
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 5735 kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...
A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.
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 ZX220W-5B and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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