Takeuchi Turn on the Style in Bauma

Our round up of the biggest and the best construction machinery trade fair continues with a stop off to see our friends on the Takeuchi stand, where luckily for me, I got to spend time with the wonderful Holly Cooke of Takeuchi UK.

There was plenty to see for the fans of the “red & grey” including three new 3-Series models.

Following hot on the heels of the 2.5-tonne TB325R reduced tail swing model that was launched last year, Takeuchi revealed the 3.5-tonne TB335R model, and the 5-tonne class TB350R.

The TB335R has an operating weight of 3,760 kgs. (8,290 lbs.), a maximum bucket breakout force of 27.1 kN (6,090 lbs.) and a maximum arm digging force of 20.6 kN (4,630 lbs.) Power comes from an EU Stage V emissions compliant diesel engine producing a power output of 18.2kw (24.4hp).

A larger version of the TB335R, the TB350R has an operating weight of 5,085 kgs. (11,210 lbs.) Power comes from a 32.4kw (43.4hp) EU emissions compliant diesel engine. The machine features a whopping boom offset of 71° left and 55° to the right and a maximum dig depth of 3,575 mm (11.7 ft).  

Both machines feature a spacious cab and a 7”-inch colour touchscreen monitor, multi-functional display.

The TB395W wheeled excavator was also revealed on the stand, the latest upgrade to the ever-popular TB295W, which has secured itself in the UK market especially, as an operator’s favourite. Tipping the scales at 10,150 kgs. (22,375 lbs.) power comes from a Stage V emission’s compliant 85kw (113.9hp) diesel engine.

Fans of classic equipment were also in for a treat as Takeuchi displayed their first ever hydraulic mini excavator the TB1000.

Photo: Our friend, Takeuchi owner and "Red & Grey" super fan Owen Mays with the TB1000 which is an incredible 51 years old! 

Checkout this video clip on the TB1000 from Takeuchi.

We look forward to getting “hands on” with the new machines in due course for Earthmovers Magazine.