Takeuchi TB260 Tier 4 Final Compact Excavator

Takeuchi-US, a global leader in compact equipment, has recently introduced its newest compact excavator, the TB260.

August 14, 2013

The Takeuchi TB260 is a completely new model weighing in at just over 12,500 lbs. and features a reinforced long arm with integrated thumb mount that provides a 12-ft. 9.4-in. dig depth.

The TB260 is equipped with a high-performance, turbocharged engine that delivers over 47 hp smoothly and efficiently, while meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission requirements. Automatic-idle combined with the ECO mode can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 21% in typical working conditions.

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