Takeuchi TB290 weight and specsMini excavator
The Takeuchi TB290 mini excavator has an operating weight of 18,520 lb to 18,630 lb (8,401 kg to 8,450 kg). For transport it is 21 ft 10 in long, 7 ft 3 in wide and 8 ft 5 in high.
From the manufacturer’s spec sheet- Operating weight
- 18,520–18,630 lb8,401–8,450 kg8.4–8.45 t
- Engine power
- 69.2 hp (51.6 kW)
- Max dig depth
- 15 ft (4.57 m)
- Tail swing
- Conventional
18,520–18,630lb 8,401–8,450kg 8.4–8.45t
9.26–9.32 US tons, 8.4–8.45 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 21 ft 10 in × 7 ft 3 in × 8 ft 5 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Hauling the TB290
Plan for a trailer payload above 18,520 lb–18,630 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 13 ft 5 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 11 ft 9 in on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.
Full specifications
| Operating weight | 18,520 lb to 18,630 lb |
|---|---|
| Weight basis | cab, rubber tracks; cab steel = 19,145 lb (dealer page) |
| Ground pressure | 5.5 psi (37.9 kPa) |
| Length | 21 ft 10 in (6.65 m) |
|---|---|
| Width | 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 5 in (2.57 m) |
| Width basis | undercarriage width 7 ft 3 in (2,210 mm) |
| Track shoe width | 17.7 in (450 mm) |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TNV98CT |
|---|---|
| Power (as published) | 69.2 hp (51.6 kW) |
| Max dig depth | 15 ft (4.57 m) |
|---|---|
| Max reach at ground | 23 ft 11 in (7.29 m) |
| Bucket breakout force | 16,565 lbf (73.7 kN) |
| Tail swing | Conventional |
Note: Takeuchi’s current U.S. pages list 18,520–18,585 lb; the earlier spec sheet and dealer listings give 18,630 lb (cab). The range covers all three.
How it compares
The Takeuchi TB290 next to the closest mini excavators by weight. Select a column to sort.
| Takeuchi TB260 | 12,125 lb5,500 kg5.5 t | 6 ft 7 in | 8 ft 5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kubota U55-5 | 12,247 lb5,555 kg5.56 t | 6 ft 5 in | 8 ft 4 in |
| Kubota KX057-5 | 12,400 lb5,625 kg5.62 t | 6 ft 5 in | 8 ft 4 in |
| Caterpillar 305 CR | 12,688 lb5,755 kg5.76 t | 6 ft 6 in | 8 ft 4 in |
| John Deere 60G | 13,250 lb6,010 kg6.01 t | 6 ft 7 in | 8 ft 4 in |
| Caterpillar 306 CR | 15,766 lb7,151 kg7.15 t | 6 ft 6 in | 8 ft 4 in |
| Caterpillar 308 CR | 18,493 lb8,388 kg8.39 t | 7 ft 7 in | 8 ft 4 in |
| Takeuchi TB290 | 18,520–18,630 lb8,401–8,450 kg8.4–8.45 t | 7 ft 3 in | 8 ft 5 in |
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Common questions
How much does the Takeuchi TB290 weigh?
Operating weight: 18,520 lb to 18,630 lb (8,401 kg to 8,450 kg). Cab, rubber tracks; cab steel = 19,145 lb (dealer page). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.
How big is the Takeuchi TB290?
Transport length 21 ft 10 in, transport width 7 ft 3 in, transport height 8 ft 5 in.
What trailer do I need to haul a Takeuchi TB290?
One with a payload rating above 18,630 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 8 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 TB290?
For commercial hauling, almost certainly: a trailer rated over 10,000 lb towed by a truck whose GVWR brings the combined rating to 26,001 lb or more requires a Class A CDL (49 CFR 383.91). A 18,630 lb machine needs a trailer rated well over 10,000 lb.
Sources and verification
Checked October 6, 2026 against:
- Takeuchi US - TB290 product pageManufacturer
- Takeuchi US - TB290 Specs and DimensionsManufacturer
- Takeuchi US - TB290 Product Comparisons 2019 (PDF)Manufacturer
- Kirby-Smith Machinery - Takeuchi TB290Dealer
Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.