TB217RTakeuchi TB217R
1,680 kg3,704 lbOperating weight
Yanmar 3TNV70DieselEngine
11.5 kW15.4 hpEngine power
2,390 mm7 ft 10 inDig depth
980 – 1,300 mm38.6 in – 4 ft 3 inWidth
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Fix a problem 6
Cranks but won't startFuel filter, glow plugs, safety lever
Hydraulics slow or weakFluid, filters, relief valve
Cold-weather startingBattery, fuel gelling, warm-up
Tracks keep coming offTension, idlers, sprockets
Upper won't swing or clunksSwing motor bolts, gear, grease
Jerky or twitchy controlsThrottle, springs, flow controls
All troubleshootingSpecifications
- Operating weight
- 1,680 kg (3,704 lb)
- Engine model
- Yanmar 3TNV70
- Rated power
- 11.5 kW (15.4 hp)
- Engine displacement cc
- 854 cc (52.1 cu in)
- Max digging depth
- 2,390 mm (7 ft 10 in)
- Overall width
- 980 – 1,300 mm (38.6 in – 4 ft 3 in)
Mods for the TB217R
All modsOperator cooling fanAdd a 12 V fan to move engine heat and fumes away from the seat.Fuel tank relocation & extra capacityMove a hard-to-reach tank or add capacity so you refuel less often.ThumbAdd a mechanical or hydraulic thumb to pick up rocks, logs and debris.Quick hitchSwap buckets and attachments in minutes instead of driving pins.Seat upgradeSwap the thin factory seat for a padded or suspension seat with a lap belt.LED work lightsAdd work lights for early starts, late finishes and dark sheds.
