Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 245kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 245kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 5735 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 245kg
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 525-60 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 245kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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