SPECS / COMPARISON
Takeuchi Tl26 vs Caterpillar 232B
A detailed comparison of the Takeuchi Tl26 and the Caterpillar 232B. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Takeuchi Tl2645.5 kW (61.0 HP)
Caterpillar 232B36.5 kW (49.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Takeuchi Tl263084.2 kg (6800 lbs)
Caterpillar 232B3021.4 kg (6661 lbs)
| Specification | Takeuchi Tl26 Compact Track Loaders | Caterpillar 232B Compact Track Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | Compact track loader |
| Lift Design | Radial | Vertical |
| Years Made | 1986-1991 | 2004-2009 |
| Horsepower | 45.5 kW (61.0 HP) | 36.5 kW (49.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 417.3 kg (920 lbs) | 499.9 kg (1100 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 594.2 kg (1310 lbs) | 793.8 kg (1750 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 3084.2 kg (6800 lbs) | 3021.4 kg (6661 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 1701.0 kg (3750 lbs) | 1587.6 kg (3500 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 2236.2 kg (4930 lbs) | 1742.2 kg (3841 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 8.5 km (5.3 mph) | 11.1 km (6.9 mph) |
| Ground Pressure | 40.0 kPa (5.8 psi) | — |
| Pump Capacity | 68.1 LPM (18.0 GPM) | 59.1 LPM (15.6 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 156.5 Bar (2270 psi) | 213.7 Bar (3100 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 50.0 L (13.2 gal) | 55.0 L (14.5 gal) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.2 seconds | — |
| Lower Lift Arms | 2.5 seconds | — |
| Bucket Rollback | 2.1 seconds | — |
| Bucket Dump | 2.7 seconds | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | Isuzu | Cat |
| Engine Model | 4 JB1 | 3024 C |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Indirect injection |
| Compression Ratio | 18.2:1 | 23.3:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 45.5 kW (61.0 HP) | 38.8 kW (52.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 2771 cc (169 cu in.) | 2196 cc (134 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.3 cm (3.7 in.) | 8.4 cm (3.3 in.) |
| Stroke | 10.2 cm (4.0 in.) | 10.0 cm (3.9 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 363.4 N∙m (268 ft-lb) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 11.0 L (3.0 gal) | 10.0 L (2.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.5 L (1.5 gal) | 8.0 L (2.1 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59.1 L (15.6 gal) | 65.0 L (17.2 gal) |
| Cab Height | 201.7 cm (79.4 in.) | 195.3 cm (77.0 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 302.8 cm (119.2 in.) | 301.3 cm (119.0 in.) |
| Width | 152.9 cm (60.2 in.) | 152.4 cm (60.0 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 331.2 cm (130.4 in.) | 343.7 cm (135.0 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 70.6 cm (27.8 in.) | 76.6 cm (30.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 27.4 cm (10.8 in.) | 14.5 cm (6.0 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 38 ° | 28 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 30 ° | — |
| Departure Angle | 26 ° | 50 ° |
| Track Width | 47.7 cm (12.6 in.) | — |
| Ground Contact Length | 118.1 cm (46.5 in.) | — |
| Tilt Breakout Force | — | 1841.1 kg (4059 lbs) |
| Emissions | — | Tier 2 |
| Dump Height | — | 224.3 cm (88.0 in.) |
| Front Tire | — | 10×16.5 |
| Rear Tire | — | 10×16.5 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

