Head to head
Manitou MT933 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,680kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,680kg.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT933 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7,145kg | 3465 kg |
| Max lift capacity | 3,300kg | - |
| Max lift height | 9.07m | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3245 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Manitou MT933, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 3,680kg
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 TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Manitou MT933 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,680kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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