Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,580kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,580kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 5120kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Takeuchi TB250-2. 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 110,580kg
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.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the TB250-2 if...
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,580kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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