Head to head
Manitou MT933 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,280kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,280kg.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT933 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7,145kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Max lift capacity | 3,300kg | - |
| Max lift height | 9.07m | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Manitou MT933, Takeuchi TB216. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,280kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
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 Manitou MT933 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,280kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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