Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,255kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,255kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 5120kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | - |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Takeuchi TB250-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the TB250-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,255kg
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,255kg. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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