Comparison · Mini excavator
Caterpillar 306 CR vs Takeuchi TB260
The Caterpillar 306 CR is about 23% heavier than the Takeuchi TB260 (6,751 vs 5,500 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.
The Caterpillar 306 CR has about 17% more engine power (42 kW (56 hp) vs 36 kW (48 hp)).
Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Takeuchi in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.
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| Operating weight | 6,751 kg (14,900 lb) | 5,500 kg (12,100 lb) |
| Engine power | 42 kW (56 hp) | 36 kW (48 hp) |
| Net power (ISO 9249) | 41.7 kW (55.9 hp) at 2,200 rpm | — |
| Max. dig depth | 4.11 m (13 ft 6 in) | 3.90 m (12 ft 9 in) |
| Max. reach at ground level | 6.53 m (21 ft 5 in) | — |
| Track width | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | — |
| Tail swing | 1.35–1.47 m (53–58 in) | — |
| Engine model | Cat C2.4 Turbo, 2.4 L (148 in³) | — |
| Gross power (ISO 14396) | 43.2 kW (57.9 hp) | — |
| Emissions | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V | — |
| Max. dig height | 6.12 m (20 ft 1 in) | — |
| Max. dump clearance | 4.62 m (15 ft 2 in) | — |
| Vertical wall dig depth | 3.17 m (10 ft 5 in) | — |
| Stick length | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | — |
| Shipping length | 5.94 m (19 ft 6 in) | — |
| Transport height | 2.41 m (7 ft 11 in) | — |
| Cab height | 2.54 m (8 ft 4 in) | — |
| Width over upper house | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | — |
| Rubber track width | 400 mm (16 in) | — |
| Ground pressure | 35–39 kPa (5.1–5.7 psi) | — |
| Gradeability | 30° | — |
| Option weights | Counterweight +250 kg; long stick +44 kg; steel tracks with pads +375 kg; angle blade +102 kg; XTC carriage +64 kg | — |
| Engine power | — | 35.5 kW (47.6 hp) |
| Max. reach | — | 6.27 m (20 ft 7 in) |
| Engine | — | Yanmar 4TNV86CT, four cylinders, turbo |
| Structure | — | All-steel construction, heavy counterweight |
| Undercarriage | — | Triple-flange track rollers |
| Cab | — | Suspension seat, LED vitals display, auto-idle throttle |
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| Full 306 CR review | Full TB260 review |
Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.