Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 2,179kg and digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 2,179kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | 4220 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,179kg
- you want one that digs 42cm (1.5ft) 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 35Z-1 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 2,179kg and digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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