Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 4,035kg and digs 1.44m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 4,035kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.44m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 3895 mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,035kg
- you want one that digs 1.44m (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 U17-3a and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 4,035kg and digs 1.44m (4.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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