Head to head
Takeuchi TL8R2 against ASV VT-75-1C
The Takeuchi TL8R2 saves $1,000; the ASV VT-75-1C carries 186 lb more once both are rated the same way; the ASV VT-75-1C moves 1.4 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | Takeuchi TL8R2 | ASV VT-75-1C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $72,000 | $73,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,115 lbs | 2,300 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 6,040 lbs | 6,571 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,114 lbs | 2,300 lbs |
| Engine power | 74 hp | 72 hp |
| Engine | Kubota V3307-CR-TE5B | Yanmar 4TN86CHT |
| Auxiliary flow | 20 GPM | 21.4 GPM |
| Lift height | 121.2 in | 126.5 in |
| Operating weight | 9,182 lbs | 7,915 lbs |
| Lift path | Radial 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 TL8R2
- 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.
- 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.
- No factory vertical-lift version exists at this size - Takeuchi pushes you up to the TL10V2 if you need truck-loading geometry.
ASV VT-75-1C
- The vertical lift path and 126.5-inch hinge pin height clear standard dump truck sides - the main upgrade over the radial RT models it replaced.
- Low ground pressure works wet lawns, septic systems, and soft spring ground with minimal damage, keeping landscapers on the clock when rivals park.
- The 71.5 hp Yanmar turbo makes 193.8 ft-lbs of torque with no DEF, keeping the emissions system simple and the fuel bill modest.
- A 9.1 mph two-speed drive covers big properties quickly, and the drivetrain delivers power to the tracks with less parasitic loss than gear-driven rivals.
- The 21.4 GPM standard and 26.7 GPM optional high-flow circuits run attachments continuously with dedicated coolers that resist summer overheating.
- At 7,915 lbs it tows lighter than the 9,000-10,000 lb machines it competes with on capability, saving on trailer and truck requirements.
- The 2-year/2,000-hour warranty with no-derailment track guarantee removes the biggest fear buyers have about rubber-track undercarriages.
- Undercarriage upkeep is the ASV tax - dozens of wheels and bearings need regular attention, and rebuilds cost real money when neglected.
- The rubber tracks that grip so well in mud cut and chunk on rock, concrete, and demolition sites - this is a dirt and turf machine.
- The 2,300 lb rated capacity trails same-money conventional rivals like Kubota's SVL75-3, which lifts more per dollar.
- Yanmar parts and service expertise are harder to find at independent shops than Kubota or Deere equivalents.
- As a newer model the long-term durability record is short, and early adopters carry that uncertainty.
- Cab refinement is improved but still trails Cat and Deere flagships in noise, sealing, and display polish.