Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 705kg and digs 25cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 705kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 25cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | 4220 mm |
| Engine power | 36 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 705kg
- you want one that digs 25cm 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 50Z-2 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 705kg and digs 25cm deeper. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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