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Takeuchi TL10V2
The Takeuchi TL10V2 is a mid-frame vertical-lift compact track loader from the company that invented the CTL. Built heavy at over 10,000 lbs with a 74.3 hp Kubota diesel, it sits between the TL8 and TL12V2 for contractors who prize Takeuchi's tank-like construction and undercarriage.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓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.
Cons
- ✗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.
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