Takeuchi TL10V2 vs Gehl RT255

Takeuchi

Takeuchi TL10V2

$78,000

4.5★ (260)

Gehl

$78,000

4.3★ (70)

Quick take: The Takeuchi TL10V2 has a higher rated operating capacity (3,604 vs 2,551 lbs).

✓Takeuchi invented the compact track loader, and the TL10V2's undercarriage - with its heavy rollers and stout track frame - is widely considered among the most durable in the industry.
✓At 10,270 lbs it's built noticeably heavier than same-class rivals, and owners say the extra steel shows up as pushing power and stability on slopes.
✓The 74.3 hp Kubota V3307 avoids DEF entirely, and sharing the engine with the ubiquitous SVL75 means parts knowledge and availability are excellent.
✓The vertical lift path with a nearly 125-inch bucket pin height loads dump trucks cleanly, a big step up from the radial TL8.
✓The cab is quiet and well-sealed with a wide door and excellent sightlines, and long-time owners describe Takeuchi fit-and-finish as a cut above.
✓Track life is a standout - the wide stance and roller design spread wear, and owners routinely report going well past 1,500 hours on original tracks.
✓Loyal multi-machine owners are common - people who run Takeuchis for a decade keep buying them, which says a lot about long-term durability.
✓Resale values hold strong because used Takeuchis are scarce and in demand, particularly in regions where the dealer network has matured.

✗The V2 dropped from the old TL10's 92 hp to 74.3 hp to duck DEF requirements, and owners of the original bluntly call the new machine sluggish by comparison.
✗The Kubota engine still carries a DPF, and short-cycle users report regen interruptions and occasional limp-mode sensor codes that need a dealer visit.
✗Electrical gremlins are the sore spot - one owner reported a $12,000 dealer bill for five replacement wire harnesses, and forum threads on harness chafing are easy to find.
✗Takeuchi's dealer network is far thinner than Bobcat's or Deere's, so rural owners can face long drives and parts waits.
✗Standard 18.8 GPM auxiliary flow is on the low side for the class, pushing buyers of demanding attachments into the pricier high-flow package.
✗At over 10,000 lbs it needs a heavier trailer and truck than lighter mid-frames like the Kubota SVL75-3, which some buyers don't budget for.
✗Parts prices run high - a replacement V3307 long block alone is around $10,000, and owners note routine parts cost more than Kubota-branded equivalents.
✗The heavy build cuts both ways on fuel - owners report it burns noticeably more diesel per hour than lighter 74 hp competitors.

✓The 2,551 lb rating comes at a conservative 35% of its 7,286 lb tipping load - rated the way Bobcat rates machines it would advertise over 3,600 lbs, so real-world stability is exceptional.
✓The 74.3 hp Deutz TD 3.6 turbo-diesel makes strong low-end torque while staying under the 75 hp DEF threshold, keeping emissions equipment simple.
✓A 29 GPM standard auxiliary circuit out-flows most competitors' base hydraulics, and the optional high-flow package reaches about 37 GPM for mulchers and planers.
✓Over 12,400 lbs of drawbar pull and 11,600 lbs of machine weight make it a genuine pushing machine for dozing, grubbing, and backfilling.
✓Wide 18-inch tracks with five rollers per side spread the weight for surprising flotation, and 12 inches of ground clearance clears stumps and rutted ground.
✓The 128-inch hinge pin and 98-inch dump height load tri-axles and hopper feeders without needing a vertical-lift boom.
✓IdealTrax automatic track tensioning eliminates manual tension checks on an undercarriage size where neglected tracks get very expensive.
✓It undercuts the Bobcat T770/Cat 285 class by a wide margin and carries Gehl's standard 2-year/2,000-hour full-machine warranty.

✗The radial-only lift path is unusual in the 2,500+ lb class where most competitors are vertical-lift, so reach at full height trails the machines it's priced against.
✗At 11,596 lbs before the trailer and attachments, hauling it legally usually means a dedicated heavy-duty truck and a beefy trailer setup.
✗Deutz engine parts and service expertise are harder to find at general repair shops in North America than the Yanmar and Kubota power in smaller Gehls.
✗Gehl's dealer network is thin in many regions, and downtime waiting on large-frame-specific parts hurts more on a production machine like this.
✗Resale values trail Bobcat and Cat noticeably, which matters most in this price bracket where trade-in cycles are shorter.
✗The rigid undercarriage rides rough at speed compared to suspended-track rivals, fatiguing operators during all-day carry work.
✗Top ground speed of about 8.9 mph with two-speed lags the 10-11 mph large-frame competition on big sites.
✗The same machine is sold as the Manitou 2550 RT, and Manitou Group's ongoing brand consolidation leaves some buyers unsure about the Gehl badge's future.