At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: TB260 cab, standard long arm, 400 mm tracks and blade-stowed transport reference.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: TB260 cab, standard long arm, 400 mm tracks and blade-stowed transport reference.
Working Range
Measurement basis: TB260 cab, standard long arm, 400 mm tracks and blade-stowed transport reference.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented generation; confirm the individual machine serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/mini-excavators/takeuchi/tb260/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- Current TB260 product page
- Applicable region
- United States reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Takeuchi TB260
- Generation / record
- Current TB260 product page
- Product status
- Current model — status checked August 2026
- Regional scope
- United States reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power (rating basis unconfirmed) | 47.6 hp | 35.5 kW | At 2,400 rpmManufacturer verified | Takeuchi US |
| Operating-weight range | 12,125–12,645 lb | 5,500–5,735 kg | Canopy to cabManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Takeuchi US |
| Auxiliary hydraulic flow | 27.0 US gpm | 102.2 L/min | Published primary circuitManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Takeuchi US |
| Overall length for transport | 18 ft 2.5 in | 5,550 mm | TB260 cab, standard long arm, 400 mm tracks and blade-stowed transport reference.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Takeuchi |
| Width | 6 ft 6.7 in | 2,000 mm | TB260 cab, standard long arm, 400 mm tracks and blade-stowed transport reference.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Takeuchi |
| Height | 8 ft 5.4 in | 2,575 mm | TB260 cab, standard long arm, 400 mm tracks and blade-stowed transport reference.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Takeuchi |
| Max digging depth | 12 ft 9.4 in | 3,895 mm | TB260 cab, standard long arm, 400 mm tracks and blade-stowed transport reference.Manufacturer verified | Takeuchi |
| Max reach at ground level | 20 ft 1.3 in | 6,130 mm | TB260 cab, standard long arm, 400 mm tracks and blade-stowed transport reference.Manufacturer verified | Takeuchi |
| Max dig height | 19 ft 5.9 in | 5,940 mm | TB260 cab, standard long arm, 400 mm tracks and blade-stowed transport reference.Manufacturer verified | Takeuchi |
| Max dump height | 13 ft 10.1 in | 4,220 mm | TB260 cab, standard long arm, 400 mm tracks and blade-stowed transport reference.Manufacturer verified | Takeuchi |
| Tail swing radius | 4 ft 3.1 in | 1,300 mm | TB260 cab, standard long arm, 400 mm tracks and blade-stowed transport reference.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Takeuchi |
What the specifications mean
The cab and canopy have different masses, while the published transport package uses the long arm and specified tracks. Keep those choices visible in the shortlist.
A compact excavator reference worth comparing when the job calls for a substantial working envelope within a compact carrier.
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Some overall dimensions remain source-dependent. Obtain the exact transport envelope and installed arm details before committing to a trailer or narrow-access plan.
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Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Build Configuration | Takeuchi publishes separate canopy and cab weights. | Current TB260 product pageUnited States reference |
| Hydraulic Package | Primary and secondary auxiliary circuits should be identified on the individual machine. | Current TB260 product pageUnited States reference |
| Combined Build Configuration | Arm, bucket, coupler, blade and track configuration affect final working and travel dimensions. | Current TB260 product pageUnited States reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used TB260 inspection priorities
- Inspect long-arm linkage, blade supports, track system and attachment hydraulics; verify the actual cab and coupler.
- Record the exact serial/PIN, installed options and inspection limitations. These are purchase inspection priorities, not claims of a model-specific failure pattern.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Use actual loaded transport weight and the intended buckets in a cost comparison. A deeper maximum envelope alone does not establish productive reach at every setup.
- Use the ownership calculator with quoted repairs, actual scheduled hours, utilization and transport costs; leave unknown assumptions visible.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Excavator buckets
Verify coupler or pin geometry, attachment weight, machine configuration.
Open attachment researchQuick couplers
Verify pin pickup geometry, locking system, machine linkage.
Open attachment researchHydraulic breakers
Verify flow and pressure, return and case drain, carrier and tool weight.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Use the equipment transport dimensions worksheet to record this TB260's actual travel configuration, measured length, width and height, weight evidence and any detached components. Send the completed record to the carrier with the loading details.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.TB260 Specs and Dimensions
United States · exact model technical page · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
TB260 Compact Hydraulic Excavator
Global · exact model technical page · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
TB260 Product Brochure
Global · official technical document · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
