Head to head
Manitou MT933 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 1,410kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 1,410kg.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT933 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7,145kg | 5735 kg |
| Max lift capacity | 3,300kg | - |
| Max lift height | 9.07m | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Manitou MT933, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,410kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
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 Manitou MT933 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 1,410kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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