Head to head
Takeuchi TB260 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB260 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5735 kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 3895 mm | - |
| Dump height | 4220 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 43.2 kN | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Volvo ECR88D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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