Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,075kg and digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,075kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 3895 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,075kg
- you want one that digs 1.08m (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 SANY SY26U and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,075kg and digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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