Takeuchi TB216 weight and specsMini excavator
The Takeuchi TB216 mini excavator has an operating weight of 3,900 lb (1,769 kg). For transport it is 12 ft 8 in long, 3 ft 3 in wide and 7 ft 5 in high.
From the manufacturer’s spec sheet- Operating weight
- 3,900 lb1,769 kg1.77 t
- Engine power
- 15.4 hp (11.5 kW)
- Max dig depth
- 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m)
- Tail swing
- Conventional
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
Hauling the TB216
Plan for a trailer payload above 3,900 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 12 ft 5 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 10 ft 9 in on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.
Full specifications
| Operating weight | 3,900 lb (1,770 kg) |
|---|---|
| Weight basis | canopy (ROPS/TOPS/FOPS four-post canopy; canopy-only model) |
| Ground pressure | 4.3 psi (29.6 kPa) |
| Length | 12 ft 8 in (3.87 m) |
|---|---|
| Width | 3 ft 3 in (0.98 m) |
| Height | 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m) |
| Width basis | retracted undercarriage width; extends to 51.2 in (980-1,300 mm) |
| Track shoe width | 9 in (229 mm) |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV74 |
|---|---|
| Power (as published) | 15.4 hp (11.5 kW) |
| Max dig depth | 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m) |
|---|---|
| Max reach | 13 ft 5 in (4.09 m) |
| Bucket breakout force | 4,250 lbf (18.9 kN) |
| Tail swing | Conventional |
How it compares
The Takeuchi TB216 next to the closest mini excavators by weight. Select a column to sort.
| Kubota U17 | 3,693 lb1,675 kg1.68 t | 3 ft 3 in | 7 ft 8 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere 17G | 3,790 lb1,719 kg1.72 t | 3 ft 3 in | 7 ft 10 in |
| Takeuchi TB216 | 3,900 lb1,769 kg1.77 t | 3 ft 3 in | 7 ft 5 in |
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | 4,222 lb1,915 kg1.92 t | 3 ft 3 in | 7 ft 7 in |
| Bobcat E20 | 4,306 lb1,953 kg1.95 t | 3 ft 3 in | 7 ft 6 in |
| John Deere 26G | 5,780 lb2,622 kg2.62 t | 4 ft 11 in | 8 ft |
| SANY SY26U | 6,085 lb2,760 kg2.76 t | 5 ft 1 in | 8 ft |
| Caterpillar 302.7 CR | 6,725 lb3,050 kg3.05 t | 5 ft 2 in | 8 ft 2 in |
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Common questions
How much does the Takeuchi TB216 weigh?
Operating weight: 3,900 lb (1,769 kg). Canopy (ROPS/TOPS/FOPS four-post canopy; canopy-only model). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.
How big is the Takeuchi TB216?
Transport length 12 ft 8 in, transport width 3 ft 3 in, transport height 7 ft 5 in.
What trailer do I need to haul a Takeuchi TB216?
One with a payload rating above 3,900 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 7 ft 5 in tall it stays under 13 ft 6 in on a typical 60 in flatbed deck.
Do I need a CDL to haul a Takeuchi TB216?
Not necessarily. A Class A CDL is required for commercial driving when the combined GVWR is 26,001 lb or more and the trailer is rated over 10,000 lb. A 3,900 lb machine can often go on a trailer rated 10,000 lb or less, but check the trailer’s rating and your state’s rules.
Sources and verification
Checked October 6, 2026 against:
- Takeuchi US - TB216 product pageManufacturer
- Takeuchi US - TB216 Product Comparisons 2021 (PDF)Manufacturer
- Kirby-Smith Machinery - Takeuchi TB216Dealer
Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.