Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 268kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 268kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 268kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 268kW more power. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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