Head to head
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | 3895 mm |
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...
Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.
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 ZX350LC-6 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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