Head to head
Takeuchi TB260 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,245kg and digs 1.22m (4ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,245kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.22m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB260 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5735 kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 3895 mm | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Dump height | 4220 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 43.2 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,245kg
- you want one that digs 1.22m (4ft) 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 →Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,245kg and digs 1.22m (4ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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