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2012-2015
3,326.58 cu cm Displacement
52.95 kw Gross power
2.38 m Loader dump height
0.73 m Loader dump reach
855.02 kg Lifting capacity
3,905 kg Operating weight

A 3,905 kg compact track loader built for grading, loading, cleanup, and soft-ground site work, the Takeuchi TL230 combines 52.95 kilowatt gross power with 855.02 kg lifting capacity and a 0.46 cu m bucket capacity. Its turbocharged V3307D1 four-cylinder engine, 246.76 Nm of torque, and 2.38 m dump height make it suitable for landscaping, construction support, backfilling, material handling, and tight jobsites where track stability and compact size matter.

Gross power 52.95 kilowatt

Net power 51.01 kilowatt

Operating weight 3,905 kg

Lifting capacity 855.02 kg

Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m

Loader dump height 2.38 m

Relief valve pressure 206.84 bar

Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 263,000

Starting from

AED 92,000

Takeuchi TL230 Technical specifications

Engine

Alternator supplied amperage

60 Amh

Aspiration

Turbocharged

Gross power

52.95 kw

Net power

51.01 kw

Number of cylinders

4

Power measured @

2,500 rpm

Torque measured @

1,600 rpm

General

Bucket capacity

0.46 cu m

Displacement

3326.58 cu cm

Engine model

V3307D1

Loader dump height

2.38 m

Loader dump reach

0.73 m

Lifting capacity

855.02 kg

Max speed forward

11.1 kph

Max torque

246.76 Nm

Operating voltage

12 V

Operating weight

3,905 kg

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

13.25 liter

Fuel cap

75.32 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

58.29 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

12.11 liter

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.31 m

Height - top of cab

2.26 m

Length with bucket

3.51 m

Turning radius

1.59 m

Width over tracks

1.58 m

Undercarriage

Ground pressure

0.39 bar

Number of track rollers per side

5

Track length

1.4 m

Track width

32 cm

Hydraulic system

Relief valve pressure

206.84 bar

Operating specifications

Rack back angle

54 º

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Takeuchi TL230 expert review

Reviewed by Marcis V. on May 3, 2026

Overview

The Takeuchi TL230 (2012–2015) is a compact track loader designed for grading, loading, backfilling, cleanup, and soft-ground work. It delivers 52.95 kilowatt gross power, 246.76 Nm torque, 855.02 kg lifting capacity, and a 2.38 m dump height, making it practical for contractors, landscapers, farms, and rental fleets that need steady tracked-loader performance.

Expert rating: 3 stars

Pros Good lifting capacity, compact footprint, and stable track base for everyday site work.
Cons Modest dump height and travel speed compared with larger track loaders.

Performance & Efficiency

The turbocharged V3307D1 four-cylinder engine produces 52.95 kilowatt gross power and 246.76 Nm of torque, giving the TL230 dependable performance for grading, loading, backfilling, and cleanup work. Its 855.02 kg lifting capacity, 0.46 cu m bucket capacity, and 206.84 bar relief valve pressure make it useful for steady daily operation where traction and controlled hydraulic response matter.

In Comparison

Cat 249: Compact and capable track loader with strong support and good all-round site use.
Cat 257: Well-known compact track loader with good traction and broader market familiarity.
Takeuchi TL230: More value-focused, with practical lifting capacity, compact dimensions, and simple operation.

Final Verdict

Rated 3 stars, the Takeuchi TL230 is a practical used compact track loader within the AED 92,000–263,000 range. It suits buyers who need traction, lifting capacity, and straightforward site performance more than premium comfort or high production speed.

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Takeuchi TL230 owner rating

Takeuchi TL230 Compact track loaders [2012-2015]

2012-2015

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.3

comfort

4.3

fuel efficiency

4.3

safety

4.3

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Lifting capacity is useful for pallets, soil, and general site materials.
Cons
Dump height can feel limited when loading taller trucks.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
2012

Takeuchi TL230 similar models

Highlight differences
Takeuchi TL230 Series 2
Cat 249D
Cat 257
Engine
Alternator supplied amperage 60 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage -
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Aspiration Turbocharged
Gross power 52.95 kw
Gross power 50.04 kw
Gross power 46.98 kw
Net power 51.01 kw
Net power 49.07 kw
Net power 44 kw
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @ 2,500 rpm
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,600 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,600 rpm
Torque measured @ -
Torque measured @ -
Bore -
Bore 8.38 cm
Bore 9.91 cm
Stroke -
Stroke 9.91 cm
Stroke 10.16 cm
Years 2012-2015
Years 2016-2019
Years 2014-2019
Market Average AED 263,000
Market Average AED 228,000
Market Average AED 186,000
Price AED 92,000
Price AED 191,000
Price AED 147,000
General
Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m
Displacement 3,326.58 cu cm
Displacement 2,200.79 cu cm
Displacement 2,998.84 cu cm
Engine model V3307D1
Engine model Cat C2.2 CRDI
Engine model Cat 3034 naturally aspirated
Loader dump height 2.38 m
Loader dump height 2.25 m
Loader dump height 2.29 m
Loader dump reach 0.73 m
Loader dump reach 0.73 m
Loader dump reach 0.82 m
Lifting capacity 855.02 kg
Lifting capacity 1,043.26 kg
Lifting capacity 1,065.94 kg
Max speed forward 11.1 kph
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward 12.07 kph
Max torque 246.76 Nm
Max torque 46.63 Nm
Max torque -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage -
Operating weight 3,905 kg
Operating weight -
Operating weight 3,460 kg
Max horizontal reach -
Max horizontal reach 1.32 m
Max horizontal reach -
Tipping load -
Tipping load 2,086 kg
Tipping load 2,091 kg
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 13.25 liter
Cooling fluid cap 12.11 liter
Cooling fluid cap 9.84 liter
Fuel cap 75.32 liter
Fuel cap 57.15 liter
Fuel cap 90.08 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 58.29 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 45.04 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 55.26 liter
Engine crankcase -
Engine crankcase 9.84 liter
Engine crankcase 6.81 liter
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 12.11 liter
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap -
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.31 m
Ground clearance 0.21 m
Ground clearance 0.26 m
Height - top of cab 2.26 m
Height - top of cab 2.04 m
Height - top of cab 2.04 m
Length with bucket 3.51 m
Length with bucket 3.23 m
Length with bucket 3.54 m
Turning radius 1.59 m
Turning radius 1.46 m
Turning radius 2.29 m
Width over tracks 1.58 m
Width over tracks -
Width over tracks 1.68 m
Length without Bucket -
Length without Bucket 2.52 m
Length without Bucket 2.71 m
Max height to hinge pin -
Max height to hinge pin 21.84 cm
Max height to hinge pin -
Overall Width -
Overall Width 1.68 m
Overall Width -
Undercarriage
Ground pressure 0.39 bar
Ground pressure 0.32 bar
Ground pressure 0.3 bar
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side -
Number of track rollers per side -
Track length 1.4 m
Track length 1.81 m
Track length 1.52 m
Track width 32 cm
Track width -
Track width 38.1 cm
Ground contact area -
Ground contact area 28,120.26 cu cm
Ground contact area 29,005.17 cu cm
Hydraulic system
Relief valve pressure 206.84 bar
Relief valve pressure 230.01 bar
Relief valve pressure -
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 98.41 lpm
Pump flow cap 57.53 lpm
Operating specifications
Rack back angle 54 º
Rack back angle 87 º
Rack back angle 44 º
Air conditioning -
Air conditioning Contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.
Air conditioning -
Angle of departure -
Angle of departure 34 º
Angle of departure -
Cab FOPS -
Cab FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Cab FOPS -
Cab FOPS level II -
Cab FOPS level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab FOPS level II -
Cab ROPS -
Cab ROPS ISO 3471:2008
Cab ROPS -
Dump angle -
Dump angle 48 º
Dump angle -
Loader
Breakout force - tilt cylinder -
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 1,797.59 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 1,602.09 kg
Breakout force - lift cylinder -
Breakout force - lift cylinder -
Breakout force - lift cylinder 1,583.04 kg
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