Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,145kg and digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,145kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 3895 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,145kg
- you want one that digs 1.07m (3.5ft) 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 U27-4 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,145kg and digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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