Head to head
Takeuchi TB260 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 2,160kg and digs 61cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 2,160kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB260 digs 61cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB260 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5735 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 3895 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Dump height | 4220 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 43.2 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 2,160kg
- you want one that digs 61cm (2ft) 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 ViO38-6 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 2,160kg and digs 61cm (2ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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