Takeuchi
Takeuchi TL11R3
The Takeuchi TL11R3 is the first of Takeuchi's new 3 Series track loaders and the company's first with electric-over-hydraulic joystick controls. The 107.3 hp Kubota turbo-diesel drives a radial-lift boom rated at 2,735 lbs, with up to 40 GPM of high-flow auxiliary hydraulics for mulchers and planers. The EH system switches between ISO and H patterns, adds electronic self-leveling and adjustable sensitivity, and an 8-inch touchscreen with standard 270-degree rearview camera anchors a redesigned quiet cab. Takeuchi Fleet Management telematics comes standard for five years.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓Takeuchi's first EH-controlled loader lets operators switch ISO/H patterns, set arm height limits for low doors, and tune boom, bucket, and travel sensitivity individually.
- ✓The 107.3 hp Kubota and up-to-40 GPM high-flow circuit run mulching heads and cold planers that mid-frame CTLs choke on.
- ✓Electronic self-leveling works both up AND down - rarer and more useful than the mechanical up-only systems on most competitors.
- ✓The radial boom is tuned for breakout force, and early operators praise how hard it digs compared to vertical-lift machines of similar weight.
- ✓The 8-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, and standard 270-degree rearview camera bring the cab tech up to par with Cat and Deere flagships.
- ✓Takeuchi's sealed-roller undercarriage design carries over, and the brand's track-life reputation is among the best in the industry.
- ✓Takeuchi Fleet Management telematics is included free for five years - longer than most competitors' standard subscriptions.
- ✓The swing-out cooling module and tilt-up cab make daily checks and radiator cleaning genuinely fast for a machine this size.
Cons
- ✗As a first-year, first-of-series machine, the TL11R3's EH system has little long-term field history - early adopters carry the debugging risk.
- ✗The 107 hp Kubota uses DOC, DPF, and SCR aftertreatment, so unlike smaller Takeuchis this one requires DEF and its added upkeep.
- ✗Radial-only lift geometry makes tall truck loading clumsier than vertical-lift rivals with similar capacity.
- ✗At nearly 12,000 lbs with a cab it demands a heavy trailer and at least a one-ton truck to move legally.
- ✗Priced in flagship territory where it fights the Cat 275, Bobcat T76, and Deere 331 P-Tier, all with larger dealer networks.
- ✗The 2,735 lb rated capacity is modest for the weight class - vertical-lift competitors at this size carry 3,000+ lbs.
- ✗Operators who prefer the direct feel of pilot hydraulic controls may find the EH joysticks numb until the sensitivity is dialed in.
- ✗Takeuchi's dealer coverage is still thin in parts of the Midwest and Mountain West, a real consideration for warranty-era support.
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