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EXHIBITOR PROFILE
TAKEUCHI
The new TB228 mini replaces the
successful TB125.
Takeuchi makes its move
Takeuchi Mfg UK kicks off the New Year having moved to larger purpose-built
premises and the imminent launch of its latest mini excavator. Alan Guthrie reports.
As we explained in the Compact Plant Market Report in our the 5-tonne TB250. This offers 12% more space, with legroom in
November issue, sales of such equipment experienced a significant particular being increased, and better all-round visibility. The front
downturn last year, reflecting the state of the construction industry screen has a gas spring assist for easier lifting in hot conditions.
and, in particular, Armrests are adjustable and interior storage
the housebuilding space has been increased compared with the
market. However, machine’s predecessor.
some manufacturers
see signs of a more Particular attention has been paid to making
positive outlook from the servicing straightforward. The cab tilts
second quarter of 2009. forward to provide easier access for regular
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Takeuchi believes it will maintenance tasks, with key service points ST
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be well placed when the placed at ground level. The hour meter is
trend improves, following re-located from the instrument panel to the sidewall
its recent move to a so that it can be read easily from the outside, while other daily
brand new, purpose-built checks are being made. A plastic fuel tank prevents corrosion,
facility in Rochdale. and the radiator has been repositioned compared to the TB125,
On its Show stand, Takeuchi will promote vandal proof increasing cooling performance by 18%. Automatic slew brakes and
protection panels that can be fitted to its machines.
Situated just off junction track brakes are incorporated to enhance safety during
21 of the M62 and two miles from the manufacturer’s previous transportation, and Datatag anti-theft protection is fitted to the
location in the town, the building offers substantially more space and machine as standard, as with other new Takeuchi minis.
extra facilities. “At 14,770m
2
, our Kingsway Business Park facility is
three times larger than our old one,” says Tony Tite, Sales Director of On its Executive Hire Show stand, the company will also promote
Takeuchi Mfg UK, “and it enables us to have dedicated service bays how machines can be fitted with tailored anti-vandal guards to protect
and a training centre, which all our dealers have access to for training cab glass when they are not being used. Made by the West
their maintenance personnel and fitters.” Midlands-based Tanmill company, the guards utilise a snap-lock
system to remove problems associated with padlocks. Roof rails have
The building also accommodates an extensive spares facility with also been introduced, using existing fixing points on the cab roof to
automated storage and retrieval systems for fast parts despatch. mount the rail, instead of pop riveting channels. Panels are made of
Takeuchi says this aspect of operations is particularly important, virgin polypropylene for maximum strength, and feature fully welded
as it estimates that there are approximately 12,000 of its machines construction
currently working across the UK and Eire. The hire industry still with anti-wear
represents the company’s biggest market, accounting for 80% of sales. edges.
The product portfolio continues to expand. Last summer Takeuchi Takeuchi plans
introduced the TB235 3.5-tonne mini excavator as a next-generation to launch other
replacement for its existing TB135, and at the Executive Hire Show in machines in the
February the new 2.8-tonne TB228 will be officially launched in the coming year,
UK. This model supersedes the TB125, which has proved to be the including a new
manufacturer’s most popular machine worldwide. series of tracked
loaders, also
Repositioning the radiator has increased cooling performance by 18%.
Weighing in at 2695kg with a canopy and 2810kg with a cab, the featuring roomier cabs and environmentally friendly engines to meet
TB228 has an environmentally friendly Interim Tier 4 Yanmar diesel the latest legislation.
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engine producing 23.5hp. The machine benefits from having the
same cab as is fitted to the TB235 and to another new model,
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