Takeuchi Track Loaders Summarized — 2019 Spec Guide
Five Purpose-Built Machines Featuring a Unique Undercarriage Design
Takeuchi Mfg. began in 1963 and has been a pioneer in the compact equipment industry ever since. Takeuchi developed one of the world’s first compact excavators in 1970, and the company’s innovation continued again in the mid-‘80s with the introduction of its first compact track loader. Takeuchi compact track loaders are designed and engineered with power, strength and maneuverability, says the company, providing a high level of quality and performance. Each of the company’s compact track loaders features a two-year, 2,000-hour full machine warranty.
Now available in both radial- and vertical-lift configurations, Takeuchi can meet the needs of a wide range of customers. Each Takeuchi track loader is purpose built and features a unique undercarriage design that features model-specific components that are matched to each specific platform for greater durability. A fully welded track frame incorporates a unitary design with multiple cross members for superior strength and rigidity, says Takeuchi. Double reduction planetary drives produce power for torque and performance in the most demanding applications.
The operator’s station on Takeuchi track loaders are spacious and feature a deluxe high back suspension seat with multiple height adjustments, placing the operator in the optimum position to see the attachment edge. Pilot-operated joystick controls are utilized to control all loader and travel functions. Their precision and responsiveness, due to the low effort controls, reduce operator fatigue, says Takeuchi.
Currently, the company offers multipurpose buckets, dozer blades, 4-in-1 buckets, cold planers, trenchers and a few different grapple buckets through the factory. All new Takeuchi track loaders feature a standard 5.7-in. color monitor and rearview camera that allow the operator to have a much broader view for greater peace of mind and enhanced jobsite awareness. Takeuchi now includes Takeuchi Fleet Management (TFM) on its compact excavator and track loader lineup. TFM allows users to remotely connect and view the health and service needs of their machines.
The TL6R is the newest model introduced by Takeuchi. Agile, easy to transport and featuring stability and performance, the radial-lift loader design meets all current emissions standards and is the smallest compact track loader in the lineup, which also features the TL8, TL10V2, TL12R2 and TL12V2. With a height of 6 ft, 5.8 in. and width of just over 5 ft, the dimensions of the TL6R allow it to excel on jobsites with height and width restrictions such as garages and chicken houses. It’s a perfect machine for customers in the agricultural, general contracting, landscaping and rental industries, says Takeuchi.
Advice to Buyers
“For compact track loaders, dust and debris are the two most dangerous hazards,” says Keith Kramlich, national service and warranty manager at Takeuchi-US. “Eliminating these offenders simply calls for some attention to detail around the machine. How often preventative maintenance needs to be performed largely depends on the environment the compact track loader is operating in. For instance, a forestry application will create much more debris than landscaping. If the operator doesn’t clear the machine of dust and debris, they can experience expensive failures.”
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