Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 4,760kg and digs 2.17m (7ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 4,760kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 2.17m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 3895 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,760kg
- you want one that digs 2.17m (7ft) 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 Kubota K008-5 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 4,760kg and digs 2.17m (7ft) deeper. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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