Takeuchi TL10V2 vs Takeuchi TL8R2

Takeuchi

Takeuchi TL10V2

$78,000

4.5★ (260)

Takeuchi

$72,000

4.6★ (150)

Quick take: The Takeuchi TL8R2 costs $6,000 less; the Takeuchi TL10V2 has a higher rated operating capacity (3,604 vs 2,116 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.

✓Takeuchi's undercarriage reputation holds up - heavy track frames and sealed rollers routinely push original tracks well past 1,500 hours.
✓The 74.3 hp Kubota V3307 needs no DEF, and sharing its engine family with Kubota's own SVL75 means parts and mechanic familiarity everywhere.
✓Radial lift geometry with strong breakout force makes it a natural digger and grader - owners consistently call it a dirt machine first.
✓The optional 33.8 GPM high-flow package runs mulchers and planers that many 74 hp competitors cannot support.
✓The R2 cab is far quieter and roomier than the old TL8's, with a wide door, good sightlines to the bucket edge, and effective A/C.
✓New creep mode lets you dial ground speed independently of engine rpm, transforming trencher and mulcher control.
✓Build quality and fit-and-finish draw consistent praise - Takeuchi owners tend to become repeat Takeuchi buyers.
✓Strong resale - used Takeuchis are scarce and sell fast, particularly in the Southeast where the dealer network is dense.

✗Radial lift means the load arcs away from the machine at height, so loading tall dump trucks is clumsier than vertical-lift rivals like the TL10V2.
✗The 2,116 lb rated capacity trails vertical-lift machines of similar weight, forcing lighter partial loads of dense material.
✗The Kubota still carries a DPF, and short-cycle users report regen interruptions on cold mornings.
✗Takeuchi's dealer network remains thinner than Bobcat, Deere, or Cat in the Plains and Mountain West, which can stretch parts turnaround.
✗The standard 19.1 GPM circuit is midpack, and the worthwhile high-flow package adds meaningful cost to the sticker.
✗At 9,182 lbs with cab it needs a 3/4-ton truck and a stout trailer, unlike small-frame machines a half-ton can pull.
✗The mechanical-style control feel, even in pilot configuration, strikes some operators as heavier than the EH systems in newer rivals.
✗No factory vertical-lift version exists at this size - Takeuchi pushes you up to the TL10V2 if you need truck-loading geometry.