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Kubota K008-3 vs Takeuchi TB260

The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 4,755kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota K008-3
Kubota K008-3 - image: kubota-eu.com
Takeuchi TB260
Takeuchi TB260 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota K008-3Takeuchi TB260
Operating weight980kg5735 kg
Engine power10.2PS-
Dig depth-3895 mm
Dump height-4220 mm
Breakout force-43.2 kN

Sources: Kubota K008-3, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the K008-3 if...

A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.

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Buy or hire the TB260 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,755kg

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 Kubota K008-3 and the Takeuchi TB260?

The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 4,755kg. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.

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