Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 1,980kg and digs 49cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 1,980kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 49cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 3895 mm |
| Width | 1700 mm | - |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,980kg
- you want one that digs 49cm (1.5ft) 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 U36-4 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 1,980kg and digs 49cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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