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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Takeuchi TB216

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 44kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,826kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F
Takeuchi TB216
Takeuchi TB216 - image: takeuchi-mfg.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FTakeuchi TB216
Operating weight5,691kg1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy)
Engine power55kW (74hp)11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70)
Dig depth-2,390 mm
Extendable undercarriage width-980 - 1,300 mm

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Takeuchi TB216. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that has 44kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,826kg

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F specifications →

Buy or hire the TB216 if...

The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.

Full TB216 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Takeuchi TB216?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 44kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,826kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.

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