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Takeuchi TB260 vs Yanmar SV17VT

The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 4,035kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Takeuchi TB260
Takeuchi TB260 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.
Yanmar SV17VT
Yanmar SV17VT - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Takeuchi TB260Yanmar SV17VT
Operating weight5735 kg1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin)
Breakout force43.2 kN16 kN
Dig depth3895 mm-
Dump height4220 mm-
Engine power-11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm)
Fuel tank-27 l

Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 4,035kg

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 SV17VT if...

A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full SV17VT specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Yanmar SV17VT?

The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 4,035kg. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.

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