Head to head
Takeuchi TB260 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 250kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 250kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB260 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5735 kg | 5485 kg |
| Breakout force | 43.2 kN | 41,9 kN |
| Dig depth | 3895 mm | - |
| Dump height | 4220 mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Takeuchi TB260, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 250kg
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 ViO57-6B if...
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 250kg. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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