Head to head
Kubota U50-5 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 960kg and digs 53cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 960kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 53cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U50-5 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,775kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,370mm | 3895 mm |
| Engine power | 40.4kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Kubota U50-5, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U50-5 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 960kg
- you want one that digs 53cm (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 U50-5 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 960kg and digs 53cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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