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Takeuchi TB240 vs Yanmar ViO26-6

The Takeuchi TB240 has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,510kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

TB240
Takeuchi TB240
Yanmar ViO26-6
Yanmar ViO26-6 - image: other Yanmar models shown; photo Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Takeuchi TB240Yanmar ViO26-6
Operating weight4070KG2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab)
Engine power26.7kW15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm
Dig depth3465mm-
Bucket breakout force30.8kN-
Engine-Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel
Max digging depth-2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm)
Digging force-24.5kN (bucket)

Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Yanmar ViO26-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the TB240 if...

  • you want one that has 11kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,510kg

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 ViO26-6 if...

A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB240 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?

The Takeuchi TB240 has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,510kg. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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