Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,345kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,345kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 5735 kg |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,345kg
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 STH-2S5 Swivel and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,345kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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