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Cormidi C85 vs Takeuchi TB216

The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 1,299kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

C85
Cormidi C85
Takeuchi TB216
Takeuchi TB216 - image: takeuchi-mfg.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cormidi C85Takeuchi TB216
Operating weight566kg1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy)
Load capacity800kg-
EngineHonda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp-
Dimensions1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high-
Skip capacity0.36m3, tips to 1.5m-
Travel speed5.5km/h-
Dig depth-2,390 mm
Engine power-11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70)
Extendable undercarriage width-980 - 1,300 mm

Sources: Cormidi C85, Takeuchi TB216. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the C85 if...

A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.

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Buy or hire the TB216 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,299kg

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 Cormidi C85 and the Takeuchi TB216?

The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 1,299kg. The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.

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