Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 1,665kg and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 1,665kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 3895 mm |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | - |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB240 if...
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,665kg
- you want one that digs 43cm (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 Takeuchi TB240 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 1,665kg and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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