Head to head
Takeuchi TB260 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,610kg and digs 1.49m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,610kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 1.49m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB260 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5735 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 3895 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Dump height | 4220 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 43.2 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 3,610kg
- 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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,610kg and digs 1.49m (5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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