Takeuchi TB235-2 weight and specsMini excavator
The Takeuchi TB235-2 mini excavator has an operating weight of 7,418 lb (3,365 kg). For transport it is 16 ft 1 in long, 5 ft 2 in wide and 8 ft 3 in high.
From the manufacturer’s spec sheet- Operating weight
- 7,418 lb3,365 kg3.36 t
- Engine power
- 24.4 hp (18.2 kW)
- Max dig depth
- 10 ft 8 in (3.25 m)
- Tail swing
- Conventional
7,418lb 3,365kg 3.36t
3.71 US tons, 3.36 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 16 ft 1 in × 5 ft 2 in × 8 ft 3 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Hauling the TB235-2
Plan for a trailer payload above 7,418 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 13 ft 3 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 11 ft 7 in on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.
Full specifications
| Operating weight | 7,418 lb (3,365 kg) |
|---|---|
| Weight basis | canopy; cab = 7,639 lb (dealer page) |
| Ground pressure | 4.4 psi (30.3 kPa) |
| Length | 16 ft 1 in (4.90 m) |
|---|---|
| Width | 5 ft 2 in (1.58 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 3 in (2.51 m) |
| Width basis | undercarriage width 5 ft 2.2 in (1,580 mm) |
| Track shoe width | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88F |
|---|---|
| Power (as published) | 24.4 hp (18.2 kW) |
| Max dig depth | 10 ft 8 in (3.25 m) |
|---|---|
| Max reach at ground | 16 ft 10 in (5.13 m) |
| Bucket breakout force | 9,127 lbf (40.6 kN) |
| Tail swing | Conventional |
How it compares
The Takeuchi TB235-2 next to the closest mini excavators by weight. Select a column to sort.
| SANY SY26U | 6,085 lb2,760 kg2.76 t | 5 ft 1 in | 8 ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar 302.7 CR | 6,725 lb3,050 kg3.05 t | 5 ft 2 in | 8 ft 2 in |
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | 7,418 lb3,365 kg3.36 t | 5 ft 2 in | 8 ft 3 in |
| Bobcat E35 | 7,659–7,893 lb3,474–3,580 kg3.47–3.58 t | 5 ft 10 in | 8 ft |
| John Deere 35G | 7,760 lb3,520 kg3.52 t | 5 ft 9 in | 8 ft 2 in |
| Yanmar ViO35-6A | 7,905 lb3,586 kg3.59 t | 5 ft 8 in | – |
| Kubota U35-4 | 8,129 lb3,687 kg3.69 t | 5 ft 7 in | 8 ft 1 in |
| SANY SY35U | 8,223 lb3,730 kg3.73 t | 5 ft 8 in | 8 ft 5 in |
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Common questions
How much does the Takeuchi TB235-2 weigh?
Operating weight: 7,418 lb (3,365 kg). Canopy; cab = 7,639 lb (dealer page). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.
How big is the Takeuchi TB235-2?
Transport length 16 ft 1 in, transport width 5 ft 2 in, transport height 8 ft 3 in.
What trailer do I need to haul a Takeuchi TB235-2?
One with a payload rating above 7,418 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 8 ft 3 in tall it stays under 13 ft 6 in on a typical 60 in flatbed deck.
Do I need a CDL to haul a Takeuchi TB235-2?
Not necessarily. A Class A CDL is required for commercial driving when the combined GVWR is 26,001 lb or more and the trailer is rated over 10,000 lb. A 7,418 lb machine can often go on a trailer rated 10,000 lb or less, but check the trailer’s rating and your state’s rules.
Sources and verification
Checked October 6, 2026 against:
- Takeuchi US - TB235-2 product pageManufacturer
- Takeuchi US - TB235-2 Product Comparisons 2019 (PDF)Manufacturer
- Kirby-Smith Machinery - Takeuchi TB235-2Dealer
Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.