TB230Takeuchi TB230
2,810 – 2,875 kg6,195 lb – 6,338 lbOperating weight
Yanmar 3TNV88FDieselEngine
18.2 kW24.4 hpEngine power
2,835 mm9 ft 4 inDig depth
1,450 mm4 ft 9 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
- 2,810 – 2,875 kg (6,195 lb – 6,338 lb)
- Engine model
- Yanmar 3TNV88F
- Rated power
- 18.2 kW (24.4 hp)
- Engine displacement cc
- 1,642 cc (100.2 cu in)
- Max digging depth
- 2,835 mm (9 ft 4 in)
- Overall width
- 1,450 mm (4 ft 9 in)
Mods for the TB230
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.
