Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,870kg and digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,870kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 3895 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,870kg
- you want one that digs 1.5m (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 Takeuchi TB216 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,870kg and digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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