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Takeuchi TB250-2 vs Yanmar ViO26-6

The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 2,560kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

TB250-2
Takeuchi TB250-2
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 TB250-2Yanmar ViO26-6
Operating weight5120kg2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab)
Ground reach5985mm-
Bucket breakout force37.2 kN-
Arm digging force22.9 kN-
Engine power-15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm
Engine-Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel
Max digging depth-2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm)
Digging force-24.5kN (bucket)

Sources: Takeuchi TB250-2, Yanmar ViO26-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the TB250-2 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,560kg

A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.

Full TB250-2 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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Full ViO26-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB250-2 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?

The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 2,560kg. The Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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