Head to head
Takeuchi TB260 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,905kg and digs 1.49m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,905kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.49m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB260 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5735 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 3895 mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Dump height | 4220 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 43.2 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Yanmar ViO17. 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 3,905kg
- you want one that digs 1.49m (5ft) 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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,905kg and digs 1.49m (5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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