Caterpillar 308 CR vs Takeuchi TB290
The Takeuchi TB290 is 137 lb (1%) heavier than the Caterpillar 308 CR: 18,520 lb to 18,630 lb (8,401 kg to 8,450 kg) versus 18,493 lb (8,388 kg).
Caterpillar 308 CR
Operating weight
18,493lb 8,388kg 8.39t
9.25 US tons, 8.39 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 21 ft 7 in × 7 ft 7 in × 8 ft 4 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Takeuchi TB290
Operating weight
18,520–18,630lb 8,401–8,450kg 8.4–8.45t
9.26–9.32 US tons, 8.4–8.45 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 21 ft 10 in × 7 ft 3 in × 8 ft 5 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Caterpillar 308 CR | Takeuchi TB290 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 18,493 lb (8,387 kg) | 18,520 lb to 18,630 lb |
| Weight range by configuration | 16,542 lb to 18,493 lb depending on cab, canopy and options | – |
| Ground pressure | 4.9 psi (33.8 kPa) | 5.5 psi (37.9 kPa) |
| Length | 21 ft 7 in (6.57 m) | 21 ft 10 in (6.65 m) |
| Width | 7 ft 7 in (2.30 m) | 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 4 in (2.54 m) | 8 ft 5 in (2.57 m) |
| Track shoe width | 17.7 in (450 mm) | 17.7 in (450 mm) |
| Engine | Cat C3.3B | Yanmar 4TNV98CT |
| Power (as published) | 69.5 hp (51.8 kW) | 69.2 hp (51.6 kW) |
| Max dig depth | 13 ft 6 in (4.11 m) | 15 ft (4.57 m) |
| Max reach at ground | 22 ft 10 in (6.95 m) | 23 ft 11 in (7.29 m) |
| Bucket breakout force | 13,946 lbf (62.0 kN) | 16,565 lbf (73.7 kN) |
| Tail swing | Reduced (compact radius) | Conventional |
| Weight basis | – | cab, rubber tracks; cab steel = 19,145 lb (dealer page) |
| Width basis | – | undercarriage width 7 ft 3 in (2,210 mm) |
Values come from each model’s own sources; see the model pages for links. Configurations differ, so compare like with like.
Common questions
Which is heavier, the Caterpillar 308 CR or the Takeuchi TB290?
The Takeuchi TB290 is 137 lb (1%) heavier than the Caterpillar 308 CR: 18,520 lb to 18,630 lb (8,401 kg to 8,450 kg) versus 18,493 lb (8,388 kg).
Which is narrower?
The Takeuchi TB290 is narrower: 7 ft 3 in versus 7 ft 7 in.