The official specification identifies an 80-ton machine with a cutting range of 4,520 mm in height and 4,970 mm in width. It also lists a star-wheel loading arrangement and a water-spray system. These functions connect excavation at the face with the movement of cut material, helping the equipment fit within an organized tunneling sequence.

The XTR4/260 can be evaluated for tunnel sections that fall within its working envelope. Selection depends on the geology, required profile and the arrangement for removing excavated material behind the machine. Power supply, ventilation and access should be considered as part of the excavation method, so the roadheader is matched to the project rather than chosen by motor power alone.