Head to head
Takeuchi TL12V2 against Bobcat T76-2
The Takeuchi TL12V2 saves $1,000; the Takeuchi TL12V2 carries 1,209 lb more once both are rated the same way; the Bobcat T76-2 moves 0.1 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | Takeuchi TL12V2 | Bobcat T76-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $95,000 | $96,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 4,110 lbs | 2,900 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 11,740 lbs | 8,285 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 4,109 lbs | 2,900 lbs |
| Engine power | 111 hp | 74 hp |
| Engine | Kubota V3800-TIEF4B | Bobcat (Doosan) D24 |
| Auxiliary flow | 23.2 GPM | 23.3 GPM |
| Lift height | 129.9 in | 128.3 in |
| Operating weight | 13,195 lbs | 9,592 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | Yes | Yes |
| High flow available | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosed cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Two-speed travel available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-levelling available | Yes | Yes |
| A/C and heat available | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr / 2,000 hr | 2 yr / 2,000 hr |
What owners say about each
Takeuchi TL12V2
- At 4,110 lb rated at the conservative 35% convention, the TL12V2 is one of the highest-lifting CTLs on the market, and heavy operators say it out-muscles machines that cost more.
- The 111 hp Kubota V3800 engine delivers strong, reliable power, and owners praise it for pulling hard through the toughest dirt and material work.
- Takeuchi invented the compact track loader, and the TL12V2's rugged undercarriage has a reputation for durability and long track life under commercial use.
- Vertical lift to a 129.9-inch hinge-pin height loads tall trucks and hoppers without building a ramp of material, a real advantage for aggregate work.
- The 11,740 lb tipping load keeps it planted when craning heavy loads at full height, which is what the capacity figure is actually resting on.
- Takeuchi pricing typically undercuts a comparably-spec'd Cat 299D3 or Bobcat T86, so value-focused buyers get flagship capability for less.
- The cab is comfortable with good visibility, and owners appreciate the straightforward, durable controls over long production days.
- At over 13,000 lb it's a heavy machine that requires a serious truck and trailer, limiting mobility for smaller operators.
- The standard auxiliary circuit is 23.2 GPM - ordinary for the class - and the 40.4 GPM high-flow package that turns it into a mulching carrier is an extra.
- Undercarriage and track costs on a machine this size are significant, especially on abrasive ground.
- Because dealers are independent, warranty and service experience can be inconsistent depending on the specific dealer.
- The attachment and used-implement ecosystem is smaller than Bobcat's, so sourcing tools locally can be harder.
- Its size and weight make it overkill and less nimble for tight residential work versus a medium-frame CTL.
Bobcat T76-2
- The 128.3-inch hinge pin height with vertical lift and an 8,285 lb tipping load make loading full-size dump trucks and stacking heavy pallets genuinely easy - the core strengths that made the T76 popular carry straight over.
- The 23.3 GPM standard auxiliary flow already runs attachments that force smaller machines into high-flow packages, and the 30.3 GPM option gives real mulcher and planer capability without a frame upgrade.
- The DEF-free 74 hp D24 turbo-diesel means one less emissions system to maintain, a point forestry and brush-cutting owners specifically value on machines that live in debris.
- The new 8-inch glove-friendly touchscreen with up to 20 operator profiles, split-screen camera feeds, and Machine IQ telematics finally matches the operator tech Cat introduced on the 265.
- The 5-link torsion suspension undercarriage is standard on this frame rather than an extra, and operators covering rough ground all day rate it among the best rides in the class.
- Dealer pricing starts near $99k - solidly into Cat 265 and Kubota SVL97-2 territory - and options push it six figures, a hard swallow for a 74 hp machine.
- It's a first-model-year platform that reached dealers in summer 2026, so the new electrical architecture, touchscreen, and sensor suite have no long-term track record.
- The engine stays at 74 hp for emissions reasons, so buyers doing high-production mulching still need to step up to the T86 class for real horsepower.
- At 10,250 lbs before attachments it demands a heavy-duty trailer and properly rated tow rig, catching some owners off guard at the scales.
- Resale on the unproven -2 generation is a question mark, and late-run used T76s at $20k+ discounts are strong competition on dealer lots.
- Bob-Tach and the proprietary attachment ecosystem still steer owners toward pricier Bobcat-branded tools versus open-market alternatives.