Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 960kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 960kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 5735 kg |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 960kg
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 U48-4 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 960kg. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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