Head to head
Takeuchi TB225 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,335kg and digs 1.31m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,335kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.31m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB225 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2400 kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 2580 mm | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | 2875 mm | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | 19.3 kN | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Takeuchi TB225, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,335kg
- you want one that digs 1.31m (4.5ft) 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 TB225 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,335kg and digs 1.31m (4.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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