Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 895kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 895kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 5735 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 895kg
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 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 895kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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