Head to head
Takeuchi TL12V2 against New Holland C345
The Takeuchi TL12V2 carries 959 lb more once both are rated the same way; the New Holland C345 moves 1.0 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | Takeuchi TL12V2 | New Holland C345 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $95,000 | $95,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 4,110 lbs | 4,500 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 11,740 lbs | 9,000 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 4,109 lbs | 3,150 lbs |
| Engine power | 111 hp | 90 hp |
| Engine | Kubota V3800-TIEF4B | FPT |
| Auxiliary flow | 23.2 GPM | 24.2 GPM |
| Lift height | 129.9 in | 131 in |
| Operating weight | 13,195 lbs | 10,610 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.
New Holland C345
- 4500 lbs of rated capacity moves full pallets of block or wet material that mid-frame CTLs simply can't pick, and owners say it feels planted doing it.
- The 90 hp FPT with 9,188 lbf of bucket breakout force powers through packed piles that stall 74 hp machines.
- Super Boom reach puts loads over 100 inches high and deep into truck beds - a decisive advantage over radial big-frames.
- The 39.9 GPM high-flow option at 3450 psi runs forestry mulchers and cold planers competently.
- At 4.4 psi ground pressure it treads lighter than its 10,610 lb weight suggests, sparing finished grades.
- Substantially cheaper than the Case TV450B and Bobcat T770-class machines it competes with head-on.
- The wide 300 Series cab with 8-inch display and backup camera keeps operators comfortable through long loading cycles.
- At 10,610 lbs plus attachments it needs a 14k-rated trailer and a serious tow vehicle.
- The 90 hp engine carries full DEF aftertreatment, adding cost and regen downtime versus sub-75 hp machines.
- Undercarriage wear on a machine this heavy is expensive - tracks, rollers, and idlers add up quickly in rocky conditions.
- The Super Boom linkage demands consistent greasing across many pivots, and slop develops fast when neglected.
- Standard 24.2 GPM flow is unremarkable for a 90 hp machine - the high-flow package is nearly mandatory for attachment users.
- Owners report FPT emissions electronics can throw codes that require dealer software to clear, painful when the dealer is hours away.