1,770 kg15 hpMarket avg. €20k · 16 listed · 12 below market
Asking prices land at €16k – €25k, around 20% below the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Takeuchi TB216 listings currently run from €15,700 to €25,326, with a market average around €20,024. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 16 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Takeuchi TB216 is a compact mini-excavator in the sub-2-tonne class, with an operating weight of 1770 kg and an engine output of 15 hp. Its bucket capacity of 0.04 m3 places it firmly in the light-duty digging segment, designed for confined working environments where machine footprint is a primary constraint. Takeuchi is a long-established Japanese manufacturer with a consistent presence in the European compact equipment market.
Machines in this weight class are routinely deployed on residential groundworks, utility trench excavation, landscaping, and indoor demolition where access through standard doorways or narrow gateways is required. The sub-2-tonne category is also well suited to work in proximity to existing structures or on surfaces sensitive to ground pressure. Municipal maintenance contractors and groundwork subcontractors are the most frequent operators of equipment in this segment.
When inspecting any machine in this class, prioritise a visual and operational check of the boom, dipper, and bucket pins and bushes for wear and play, as these are high-cycle components on compact excavators. Examine the undercarriage, including rubber tracks, rollers, and sprockets, for wear, since track replacement represents a meaningful cost on any mini-excavator. Check the hydraulic system for external leaks at cylinders, hoses, and couplings, and operate all functions through full range to confirm response and absence of drift. Request full service documentation and verify that engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filter intervals have been observed. On machines that have been used with breaker attachments, inspect the hydraulic circuit for evidence of back-pressure damage and check that a dedicated breaker line was fitted if one was claimed. Confirm that all auxiliary hydraulic couplings and the dozer blade, where fitted, function correctly before purchase.
The TB216 is cross-shopped primarily against the JCB 16C-1 and the Komatsu PC18, all three occupying the same sub-2-tonne mini-excavator band. The JCB 16C-1 and Komatsu PC18 compete directly on operating weight and output class, meaning buyers evaluate them as functional equivalents and selection often comes down to dealer network, parts availability, and operator familiarity with a given brand. Within the TB216's own price band, the attributes that move a unit above or below the class average are accumulated service hours, overall mechanical condition, the presence of a blade and offset boom, compatibility with hydraulic attachments such as breakers or augers, and whether a full service history is documented. Units configured with additional attachments and low hours will sit above the class average, while high-hour machines without documented maintenance or missing ancillary equipment will appear below market. Takeuchi's reputation for robust hydraulic systems and build quality is a consistent factor buyers cite when comparing the brand against its direct competitors.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€20k).
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