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Manitou MT933 vs Takeuchi TB230

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,270kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com
Takeuchi TB230
Takeuchi TB230 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Manitou MT933Takeuchi TB230
Operating weight7,145kg2875 kg
Max lift capacity3,300kg-
Max lift height9.07m-
Dig depth-2835 mm
Dump height-3230 mm
Breakout force-20.9 kN

Sources: Manitou MT933, Takeuchi TB230. 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 4,270kg

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.

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Full MT933 specifications →

Buy or hire the TB230 if...

A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.

Full TB230 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Manitou MT933 and the Takeuchi TB230?

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,270kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.

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