Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,825kg and digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,825kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | 4220 mm |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,825kg
- you want one that digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper
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 JCB 19C-1 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,825kg and digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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