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Caterpillar 352F vs Takeuchi TB235-2

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,235kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar 352F
Caterpillar 352F - image: Peterson Cat
Takeuchi TB235-2
Takeuchi TB235-2 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FTakeuchi TB235-2
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)3465 kg
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
Dig depth-3245 mm
Dump height-3595 mm
Breakout force-27.1 kN

Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Takeuchi TB235-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 352F if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 112,235kg

A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.

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Full 352F specifications →

Buy or hire the TB235-2 if...

A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.

Full TB235-2 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Takeuchi TB235-2?

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,235kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.

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