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Kubota KX080-4a vs Takeuchi TB260

The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 2,505kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX080-4a
Kubota KX080-4a - image: kubota-eu.com
Takeuchi TB260
Takeuchi TB260 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX080-4aTakeuchi TB260
Operating weight8240kg5735 kg
Engine power63.2PS-
Dig depth-3895 mm
Dump height-4220 mm
Breakout force-43.2 kN

Sources: Kubota KX080-4a, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX080-4a if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,505kg

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.

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Full KX080-4a specifications →

Buy or hire the TB260 if...

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 KX080-4a and the Takeuchi TB260?

The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 2,505kg. The Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.

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