John Deere 17G vs Takeuchi TB216
The Takeuchi TB216 is 110 lb (3%) heavier than the John Deere 17G: 3,900 lb (1,769 kg) versus 3,790 lb (1,719 kg).
John Deere 17G
Operating weight
3,790lb 1,719kg 1.72t
1.9 US tons, 1.72 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 11 ft 6 in × 3 ft 3 in × 7 ft 10 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Takeuchi TB216
Operating weight
3,900lb 1,769kg 1.77t
1.95 US tons, 1.77 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 12 ft 8 in × 3 ft 3 in × 7 ft 5 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Specifications side by side
| Spec | John Deere 17G | Takeuchi TB216 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,790 lb (1,720 kg) | 3,900 lb (1,770 kg) |
| Weight basis | canopy, standard arm (0.93 m), standard counterweight, rubber track, full fuel, 79 kg operator | canopy (ROPS/TOPS/FOPS four-post canopy; canopy-only model) |
| Ground pressure | 3.9 psi (26.9 kPa) | 4.3 psi (29.6 kPa) |
| Length | 11 ft 6 in (3.51 m) | 12 ft 8 in (3.87 m) |
| Width | 3 ft 3 in (0.99 m) | 3 ft 3 in (0.98 m) |
| Height | 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m) | 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m) |
| Width basis | undercarriage width, minimum (retracted) 3 ft 3 in; maximum 4 ft 2 in (50 in) | retracted undercarriage width; extends to 51.2 in (980-1,300 mm) |
| Track shoe width | 9 in (229 mm) | 9 in (229 mm) |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV74F | Yanmar 3TNV74 |
| Power (as published) | 14.5 hp (10.8 kW) | 15.4 hp (11.5 kW) |
| Max dig depth | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) | 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m) |
| Max reach | 12 ft 6 in (3.81 m) | 13 ft 5 in (4.09 m) |
| Bucket breakout force | 3,597 lbf (16.0 kN) | 4,250 lbf (18.9 kN) |
| Tail swing | Reduced (compact radius) | Conventional |
Values come from each model’s own sources; see the model pages for links. Configurations differ, so compare like with like.
Common questions
Which is heavier, the John Deere 17G or the Takeuchi TB216?
The Takeuchi TB216 is 110 lb (3%) heavier than the John Deere 17G: 3,900 lb (1,769 kg) versus 3,790 lb (1,719 kg).
Which is narrower?
The Takeuchi TB216 is narrower: 3 ft 3 in versus 3 ft 3 in.