Takeuchi TB260 weight and specsMini excavator
The Takeuchi TB260 mini excavator has an operating weight of 12,125 lb (5,500 kg). For transport it is 18 ft 3 in long, 6 ft 7 in wide and 8 ft 5 in high.
From the manufacturer’s spec sheet- Operating weight
- 12,125 lb5,500 kg5.5 t
- Engine power
- 47.6 hp (35.5 kW)
- Max dig depth
- 12 ft 9 in (3.90 m)
- Tail swing
- Conventional
12,125lb 5,500kg 5.5t
6.06 US tons, 5.5 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 18 ft 3 in × 6 ft 7 in × 8 ft 5 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Hauling the TB260
Plan for a trailer payload above 12,125 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 13 ft 5 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 11 ft 9 in on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.
Full specifications
| Operating weight | 12,125 lb (5,500 kg) |
|---|---|
| Weight basis | canopy; cab = 12,645 lb (dealer page) |
| Ground pressure | 4.4 psi (30.3 kPa) |
| Length | 18 ft 3 in (5.55 m) |
|---|---|
| Width | 6 ft 7 in (2.00 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 5 in (2.58 m) |
| Width basis | undercarriage width 6 ft 6.7 in (2,000 mm) |
| Track shoe width | 15.7 in (399 mm) |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TNV86CT |
|---|---|
| Power (as published) | 47.6 hp (35.5 kW) |
| Max dig depth | 12 ft 9 in (3.90 m) |
|---|---|
| Max reach at ground | 20 ft 1 in (6.13 m) |
| Bucket breakout force | 12,756 lbf (56.7 kN) |
| Tail swing | Conventional |
How it compares
The Takeuchi TB260 next to the closest mini excavators by weight. Select a column to sort.
| Bobcat E50 | 11,357 lb5,151 kg5.15 t | 6 ft 5 in | 8 ft 4 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANY SY50U | 11,707 lb5,310 kg5.31 t | 6 ft 5 in | 8 ft 5 in |
| Yanmar ViO55-6A | 11,850 lb5,375 kg5.38 t | 6 ft 6 in | – |
| Takeuchi TB260 | 12,125 lb5,500 kg5.5 t | 6 ft 7 in | 8 ft 5 in |
| Kubota U55-5 | 12,247 lb5,555 kg5.56 t | 6 ft 5 in | 8 ft 4 in |
| Kubota KX057-5 | 12,400 lb5,625 kg5.62 t | 6 ft 5 in | 8 ft 4 in |
| Caterpillar 305 CR | 12,688 lb5,755 kg5.76 t | 6 ft 6 in | 8 ft 4 in |
| John Deere 60G | 13,250 lb6,010 kg6.01 t | 6 ft 7 in | 8 ft 4 in |
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Common questions
How much does the Takeuchi TB260 weigh?
Operating weight: 12,125 lb (5,500 kg). Canopy; cab = 12,645 lb (dealer page). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.
How big is the Takeuchi TB260?
Transport length 18 ft 3 in, transport width 6 ft 7 in, transport height 8 ft 5 in.
What trailer do I need to haul a Takeuchi TB260?
One with a payload rating above 12,125 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 8 ft 5 in tall it stays under 13 ft 6 in on a typical 60 in flatbed deck.
Do I need a CDL to haul a Takeuchi TB260?
For commercial hauling, almost certainly: a trailer rated over 10,000 lb towed by a truck whose GVWR brings the combined rating to 26,001 lb or more requires a Class A CDL (49 CFR 383.91). A 12,125 lb machine needs a trailer rated well over 10,000 lb.
Sources and verification
Checked October 6, 2026 against:
- Takeuchi US - TB260 product pageManufacturer
- Takeuchi US - Product Comparisons 2019 (PDF; TB260 table)Manufacturer
- Kirby-Smith Machinery - Takeuchi TB260Dealer
Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.