Takeuchi
Takeuchi TL6R
The Takeuchi TL6R is the smallest compact track loader from the company that invented the category, packing a 65 hp Kubota diesel into a frame just over five feet wide. It's built for tight-access landscaping and backyard work where full-size CTLs simply can't go.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓At just over 5 feet wide and 6.5 feet tall, the TL6R squeezes through gates, doorways, and low canopies that stop every mid-frame CTL, which is exactly why backyard-access contractors buy it.
- ✓The 5,930 lb bucket breakout force punches far above its weight class, and operators say it digs like a machine a size bigger.
- ✓The 27.8 GPM high-flow option is exceptional for a sub-8,000 lb machine, letting it run stump grinders and power rakes that surprise rental customers.
- ✓At around 7,800 lb it tows easily behind a 3/4-ton pickup with attachment on the trailer, keeping the whole rig legal and simple.
- ✓Takeuchi's independent dealers have a loyal following for personal service, and the 2-year/2,000-hour warranty matches the best in the industry.
Cons
- ✗The 1,841 lb rated capacity is genuinely small, and contractors doing heavier work quickly bump against its limits with full pallets or wet material.
- ✗Takeuchi's dealer network is smaller and more regional than the big brands, so parts and warranty support vary by location.
- ✗The 114-inch hinge-pin height trails vertical-lift competitors, and loading over high trailer sides can require building a ramp of material.
- ✗The cab is snug for larger operators, a common trade-off in the compact class that taller users notice on long days.
- ✗Standard 17.8 GPM flow is modest, so serious attachment users need the high-flow version, adding cost.
- ✗Ride quality at travel speed is bouncier than suspended-undercarriage machines because of the short, rigid track frame.
Common Questions
Will the TL6R really fit through a backyard gate?
How does such a small machine handle attachments?
What can I tow it with?
Where does the 1,841 lb capacity run out?
How is Takeuchi's parts and warranty support?
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