1000 Hour Review And Service On The Takeuchi TB260 

Thanks, I like that kind of video, information from someone who owns one and uses it, and explains what make them feel that way is a whole lot more useful than all the "reviews" on the internet.

AND they're 'spousal' friendly! Great walkaround review and maintenance. You touched on many important elements of the machine and to me, the proof is watching about ALL your videos and I don't believe I've seen one where this machine has failed on the job - SO THERE! I am subscribed to three of you 'DIRT' people and you all share the same IMPORTANT element, MAINTAIN IT and it will serve you well. Yours has certainly taken on tons of jobs so it's a keeper. Thanks for another one & Hug the family! Sonny (CT)

I agree! Love them very happy! I need to tint my windows and put a lightbar on that sure wood be awesome!

Great video showing the maintenance involved in running these machines. It's awesome to see someone care for the equipment instead of just trashing the machine and sending it down the road. I really enjoy your content!

Good video. Like that you take care of it. Nice looking machine and looks like they are built to last.

That was a very interesting video Brandon , most enjoyable . 🇬🇧

Your brand of machine is one of the reasons that I subscribed to your channel. I owned the same 2 machines as you do except mine were early 2000's model years. And I had a full time job driving my log truck. Takeuchi back then at least in this area was almost unheard of. I was actually the 1st in my area to own one. Had the local Kubota dealer (good friend) get them shipped in for me. Now there are all kinds of uchi's around here! ...lol

Hey Brandon nice video. One thing about it keeping the machine serviced sure helps them last longer. You're right about people having different opinions about different names of machines. Take care and have a blessed weekend.

Good video Elite! And yes you are correct on your pump story..

Great review. Very candid

Great review!!! It’s not an excavator, but I’ve got my TL8R2 on order. Should be here within the next few weeks or so. More than excited!!! Looking to improve my efficiency and my maneuverability vs the tractor I’ve been using for grading and material moving on new home construction.

Great video good job I love tuning heavy equipment

Thank you for your review.

Its a nice machine I like it and looks like you take care of it, great job 👍

Looks like a nice machine. Good video.

Great instructions. Thanks

It really is personal preference. It’s just like ford, chevy, and dodge. Nice work 👍🏻

Great review!!

I have 996 our ours and I absolutely love it.

I agree with your disclaimer on the different brands. You buy what you like personally, what you can afford, what works best for your situation, and dealer access. I run a Bobcat E35. I love the machine as far as its functional factors but being a zero tail swing machine, its a little cramped in the cab. Other than that I have no complaints. Good review my friend.

Great little setup and you have to be comfortable when you working . Mrs Elite supper was round steak and baked potato. And you better get on him about keeping it clean fir when you run it next . Keep up the great videos

Great video

Great job Brandon.

great video buddy 😎👊🏻👍🏻

I always thought the same way about the thumb teeth! I think I'll make 2 more along with the teeth for the back of the frost knife.

Thanks for the video. I just got a used TB240 and am doing the maintenance on it. Very similar you yours and your video has been very helpful. My manual says to check the slew pinion gear every 500 hours. I didn't see you do that in your video. I took off the cover plate, but the picture in my manual isn't very clear about how to check the pinion lube. Any tips or advice you can give?

I've been very interested in your videos, specifically due to the TB 260....went to the dealer to look at one a few weeks ago and thinking really hard about pulling the trigger... I have a Yanmar vio 35 machine now, that I will keep (its currently my only excavator). I primarily do residential work and some small tree/brush clearing.....thinking the 260 would really be a nice addition. Ive been looking at every other brand just to be sure and I keep coming back to the Tak.. the only other one I'm considering is the Deere 60G.

Just replaced the fan belt on mine. What a pita. I love my TB260 though.

I like mine too it works great

Looks to be good machine

Hi Brandon. Another great, well thought out video. What size grading bucket do you recommend for the 260? Believe you said in another video you had a 42”? I’ve had other people tell me it’s too big for that machine so wanted to get your opinion. Whatever you are using seems to be handling fine. Thanks from KC.

On my 260, there are 2 grease fittings where you grease the slew bearing. On the top one, we were able to see grease come out but not with the bottom one. Do you know where the bottom fitting grease goes to? Also, when you grease the slew bearing, do you pump until you see it come out the bottom then turn?

I liked the one I ran a bit, they only thing I noticed was the a/c control was kinda like a 1985 Datsun, but it did work. Do they make a backhoe yet? Still not diggin the spinning round things much, I get too dizzy! Lol Tak seems to make a solid machine

As Logger would say `nice vidja` didn`t realise your nice clean and tidy shop is that big,I only wish that could have kept that clean whenever I did a service.Just one question Brandon, how often does Mrs Elite call round with her tin of polish? She`s kept it looking brand new.

Brandon, did I detect a spot of grease on the floor? I’m gonna have to bag you up some planer chips so you can soak that up! That was a good look at how easy it is to service the Koochie. Heck, changing the oil in my baby backhoe is 10 times as messy. And, the hydraulic filter is sure to soak you too! Now about what excavator I prefer... one that someone else owns! I like to watch.. Tell me what Adobe software I need to get for my Windows PC and I’ll get it for some future lessons.

You need to have Mrs. Elite in the background like Vanna White in these videos! 😂😂

Those 6t Takuchi's are a great machine, they keep it simple but ultra reliable. Do you find it runs a little slower than other brands? I always feel they are smooth as butter, but just a little slower than the Kubota equivalent? Love that angle blade, would like to have one on my next machine. Was it an expensive upgrade?

It seems that these seem to be mostly run in the east are these red and white machines. Where I'm at it all yellow and black and white and black or that kubota color. Thanks for this video. U always do good videos Brandon. I agree, u need to have ur wife do the Vana White!!! Thanks buddy. Hay Brandon could u do a talk about all ur attachments for both ur machines. I would like to see that video. Maybe with that one ur opinion on the attachments took. Thank and have a wonderful holiday season.

Can’t find any info out there from other videos. Putting a quick coupler on my tb260. It’s used and only the coupler. Do you know what the purpose of the block the hoses go into? Trying to figure out why they don’t just run the hoses straight to the coupler. Thanks

Does the window tint cut down on AC usage? I'm looking at getting a TB 240, but they are 4 to 6 months out. I have had a Takeuchi TL140 since 2006 and it's still running strong. Takeuchi's are simple, durable and affordable. I think that's why lots of rental companies buy them.

What make engine is in that and have there been any emission issues with it? Great video as usual Brandon! 👍

Takeuchi is the best!!!!

I'm not an engineer but I want to say that the extra little bit of length of that blade gives the machine a lot more stability.

I've been waiting on a Takeuchi TB 240, renting a TB 230 in the meantime. Amazing how the TB 230 at 6400 pounds keeps up or surpasses the John Deere 35G 8,000 pounds, zero tail swing in breakout force, and lift capacity. Huge performance loss with the zero tail swing, but it's definitley safer around houses, trees, cars. Where we work, you pay big fines if you damage a tree. I can pickup a Sany 35U this week or wait 4-6 months and keep throwing away rental money in the meantime. Do you think the Takeuchi TB 240 is that much better than a Sany 35 or 50 U?

I love Takeuchi for Maintenance.seems to be well thought out . It would be real easy for you to add two more fingers to that thumb . I actually cut my thumb completely up when I got my machine (used) and rebuilt it to the way that I wanted it I’ll send you a pic. If you cut a cardboard pattern similar to the two middle fingers that wrap around the tube . You can bring the Pattern into a steelyard and have them cut you 2 Hardaux fingers and then just weld them on ! Great video 👍

Hi there, does anyone knows where the cabin air filter is on Takeuchi tb260?

Good video I am curious what all the filters cost.

There a good machine quality and reliable have you considered a tilt rotor so you could angles your bucket for ditch work or any digging ,just a though ,I know it’s money ,old jimmy Aust

Do you have a link to the Light bar you used? just purchased a 260 and would love to add one.

Dang, your goong to catch me soon. Im at 1270hrs. I wish i would have gone with the hydraulic coupler instead of my mechanical one. Just wasnt in the budget.

Great machine!!! Takeuchi makes the best compact equipment! 👍🏽

The other thing is, on this one they gave you easy access to the battery. Now if they would do that to your other pride & joy it would be good. Later! Sonny (CT)

What do you haul the 260 with

What percent tint on your glass? I Really want to tint my 311C!

Definitely believe everyone should have a hydraulic quick coupler! I am wanting to get my windows tinted. My excavator has a sun shade that will cover up the roof glass, wish my skid steer did! I do not have the angled blade. My machine came with an option for a tool carrier for like a 2 in 1 bucket but due to Corona and availability I just got the straight blade. I like my skid steer travel option I have on the excavator that allows me to walk with joy sticks if I choose. It's just a button to push on the left stick. Definitely looking at a tilt grading bucket. I was going to put it in my letter to Santa, but she doesn't know I have an excavator yet so I decided to hold off😛 Great video!

What did you use for the light bar up top of the cab?

tip for greasing the slew ring. sit in the cab with grease gun attached to nipple. hold down trigger while you rotate.

What number of tint are you using on the windows

Those are good little machines.👍 Are those the original tracks?

I have four tines on my thumb TB 240 2020

Greeeezz😂😁🤣

Nice equipment. Is that a shared building if not you have alot of grasshopper mowers 🙂

did you change the final drive motor oil

Cool video again 😎, I'm Brandon too🤣🤣🤣

What was the cost difference between the TB260 and a 305 cat?

What shade tint did you do

Hello! 😁

1,000 hours!? Time to trade it in for a larger machine 😜

👋🧙‍♂️🇺🇸, 👍👀📹, 👌🍻😎

Yeah doesn't take long to get hours on them. Seem like not long ago you and Mrs Elite were going to get it in her baby seat in dump.