Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,955kg and digs 1.31m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,955kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.31m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 3895 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,955kg
- you want one that digs 1.31m (4.5ft) 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 KX019-4 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,955kg and digs 1.31m (4.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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