SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 232B vs Takeuchi TL120
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 232B and the Takeuchi TL120. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 232B36.5 kW (49.0 HP)
Takeuchi TL12038.8 kW (52.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 232B3021.4 kg (6661 lbs)
Takeuchi TL1202698.9 kg (5950 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 232B Compact Track Loaders | Takeuchi TL120 Compact Track Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | Compact track loader |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Radial |
| Years Made | 2004-2009 | 2007-2009 |
| Horsepower | 36.5 kW (49.0 HP) | 38.8 kW (52.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 499.9 kg (1100 lbs) | 567.0 kg (1250 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 793.8 kg (1750 lbs) | 816.5 kg (1800 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 3021.4 kg (6661 lbs) | 2698.9 kg (5950 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 1587.6 kg (3500 lbs) | 1610.3 kg (3550 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 1742.2 kg (3841 lbs) | 2290.6 kg (5050 lbs) |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 1841.1 kg (4059 lbs) | 2177.2 kg (4800 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.1 km (6.9 mph) | 5.8 km (4.0 mph) |
| Pump Capacity | 59.1 LPM (15.6 GPM) | 57.2 LPM (15.1 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 213.7 Bar (3100 psi) | 206.8 Bar (3000 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 55.0 L (14.5 gal) | 29.1 L (7.7 gal) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Cat | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 3024 C | 4 TNV84T-XTBL |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 2600 RPM | 1680 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Indirect injection | Direct injection |
| Emissions | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
| Compression Ratio | 23.3:1 | 18.9:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 38.8 kW (52.0 HP) | 38.8 kW (52.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 2196 cc (134 cu in.) | 1955 cc (119.3 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.4 cm (3.3 in.) | 8.4 cm (3.3 in.) |
| Stroke | 10.0 cm (3.9 in.) | 9.0 cm (3.5 in.) |
| Coolant Capacity | 10.0 L (2.6 gal) | 11.0 L (2.9 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.0 L (2.1 gal) | 7.6 L (2.0 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65.0 L (17.2 gal) | 57.9 L (15.3 gal) |
| Cab Height | 195.3 cm (77.0 in.) | 197.1 cm (77.6 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 301.3 cm (119.0 in.) | 290.6 cm (114.4 in.) |
| Width | 152.4 cm (60.0 in.) | 147.1 cm (57.9 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 343.7 cm (135.0 in.) | 322.1 cm (126.8 in.) |
| Dump Height | 224.3 cm (88.0 in.) | 227.6 cm (89.6 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 76.6 cm (30.0 in.) | 58.7 cm (23.1 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 14.5 cm (6.0 in.) | 24.9 cm (9.8 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 28 ° | 39 ° |
| Departure Angle | 50 ° | 29 ° |
| Front Tire | 10×16.5 | — |
| Rear Tire | 10×16.5 | — |
| Ground Pressure | — | 31.7 kPa (4.6 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | — | 3.6 seconds |
| Lower Lift Arms | — | 2.4 seconds |
| Bucket Rollback | — | 1.7 seconds |
| Bucket Dump | — | 2.6 seconds |
| Peak Torque | — | 167 N∙m (123 ft-lb) |
| Rollback Angle | — | 30 ° |
| Track Width | — | 30.0 cm (11.8 in.) |
| Track Length | — | 263.7 cm (103.8 in.) |
| Ground Contact Length | — | 124.2 cm (48.9 in.) |
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