Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs Takeuchi TB216
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 830kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 830kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Takeuchi TB216. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 830kg
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV 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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 830kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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