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TB228

Takeuchi Compact Excavators provide the highest level of quality and performance. Designed for power, comfort and reliability, our compact excavators are the result of extensive research, testing and refinement.  The Takeuchi TB228 Compact Excavator is reliable to own, comfortable to operate and provides unsurpassed performance on the job. 

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OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Operating Weight (w 165 lb operator)
       Standard machine with bucket and rubber tracks
Canopy 6,100 lb (2,767 kg)
Maximum Digging Depth
9 ft 5 in (2,875 mm) 
Maximum Dump Height
10 ft 5 in (3,190 mm) 
Maximum Digging Radius
15 ft 6 in (4,720 mm) 
Maximum Bucket Digging Force
6,471 lb (2,935 kg) 
Maximum Arm Digging Force
2,900 lb (1,325 kg) 
Arm Length
4 ft 9 in (1,445 mm) 
Traction Force (lbs)
6,334 lb (2,873 kg) 
Sound Level (noise)
74 dB(A)

ENGINE
EPA Tier 4 Compliant
 
Make/Model
Yanmar 3TNV82
Cylinders/Displacement
3/81 cu in (1.3L)
Horsepower Gross (SAE J1995)
 24.3 hp (18.1 Kw)
Horsepower Net (SAE 1349)
 23.5 hp (17.5 Kw)
Rated Engine Speed
 2400 rpm
Maximum Torque
 63 ft-lb @ 1440 rpm (85.3 Nm)
Engine Lubrication
 3.8 qt (3.6L)
Cooling System
 4.4 qt (4.2L)
Fuel Tank Capacity
 14 gal (53L)
Fuel Consumption (65% of full load)
 0.8 gal/hr (3.0L/hr)
Electrical System
12 volts / 40 amps
UNDERCARRIAGE
Traction Drive Type
Hydrostatic drive system with automatic shift down 
Parking Brake
Spring applied, hydraulically released, multiple wet friction disk 
Track Roller Type
Large, permanently sealed rollers with precision metal face seals 
Track Rollers (per side)
Track Width
11.8 in (300 mm) 
Track Ground Contact Length
56.7 in (1440 mm) 
Ground Pressure
Canopy - 4.1 psi 
Maximum Travel Speed
 
Low Range
1.7 mph (2.8 km/hr) 
High Range
3.0 mph (4.9 km/hr) 
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Pump Type
Total Hydraulic Flow (gpm)
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure (adjustable)
Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity
Hydraulic System Capacity
Twin variable displacement piston pumps with two gear pumps
7.9 x 2 + 6.0 x 1 + 2.8 x 1
13.9 gal/min (52.6L/min)
3000 psi (20,684 k/Pa)
9.2 gal (35L)
14.8 gal (56L)
DIMENSIONS
Max Dig Depth
Max Dump Height
Max Reach Ground Level
Max Vertical Dig Depth
Max Dig Depth with 2 ft Flat Bottom
Max Dig Depth with 8 ft Flat Bottom
Width
Height
Length (Transport)
Ground Clearance
Dozer Blade Height
Independent Boom Swing Angle (L/R)
Min Front Swing Radius (Boom 80° left)
Tail Swing Radius
Lift Capacities at 9 ft 10 in (3.0m) radius
                                                                    over front, Blade down
+6.6 ft (2.0 m)                                                1163 lb (528 kg)
Ground Level                                                  1731 lb (785 kg)
-3.3 ft (1.0 m)                                                 1599 lb (725 kg)
9 ft 5 in (2875 mm)
10 ft 5 in (3190 mm)
15 ft 6 in (4720 mm)
7 ft 2 in (2190 mm)
9 ft 5 in (2868 mm)
7 ft 11 in (2411 mm)
4 ft 9 in (1450 mm)
8 ft (2445 mm)
14 ft 8 in (4460 mm)
11.7 in (300 mm)
11.8 in (300 mm)
80°/60°
4 ft 11 in (1495 mm)
4 ft 3 in (1285 mm)
 
over side
 1163 lb (528 kg)
 1169 lb (530 kg)
 1161 lb (527 kg)
FEATURES
  • Thumb mounting bracket
  • Tilt-up operator’s platform
  • Quick Change control pattern selector valve
  • Six-way adjustable suspension seat with adjustable arm rests
  • Standard safety features include: ROPS/FOPS/TOPS 4-post canopy, travel alarm, retractable seat belt, two front mounted work lights, and safety lockout feature for the operating controls
  • EPA Tier 4 compliant engine that is efficient and quiet
  • One touch engine decelerator
  • Electronic engine monitoring system
  • Automatic fuel bleed system
  • Two speed travel with automatic shift down
  • Triple flanged track rollers
  • Straight travel with simultaneous operation of digging and swing functions
  • Increased traction force
  • Rubber or Steel tracks available
  • Electrohydraulic push button control of auxiliary hydraulics
  • Two-way auxiliary hydraulics plumbed to arm
  • Variable displacement piston pumps
  • Precise and responsive, proportional pilot joystick controls
  • Simultaneous operation of cab swing and two digging functions with no reduction in working speed
  • Cast iron, wrap around protective counter-weight
  • Hydraulic and fuel sight gauges
  • Remote lubrication of slew and boom swing cylinders
  • Cushioned main boom, arm and swing cylinders
  • Main boom cylinder guard
  • Vandalism protected lockable fuel tank and engine compartments
  • Lockable operator’s manual and tool storage compartments
  • Protective routing of hydraulic hoses
  • O-ring and grease seals installed on bucket pins
  • Tie down points integrated into the frame

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