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Takeuchi TB260 vs Yanmar ViO23-6

The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,490kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Takeuchi TB260
Takeuchi TB260 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.
Yanmar ViO23-6
Yanmar ViO23-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Takeuchi TB260Yanmar ViO23-6
Operating weight5735 kg2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin)
Dig depth3895 mm2450 / 2655 mm
Dump height4220 mm-
Breakout force43.2 kN-
Engine power-14.6 kW at 2400 rpm

Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 3,490kg

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 ViO23-6 if...

A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full ViO23-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?

The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 3,490kg. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

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