Compact track loader · Takeuchi
Takeuchi TL8R2: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Takeuchi TL8R2 (11 ft 5 in × 5 ft 5 in × 7 ft 4 in (3.49 × 1.66 × 2.23 m), 9,180 lb (4,165 kg)) fits a 20 ft container as it is. A container is usually the cheapest way to ship it and reaches the most ports, with the machine sealed inside.
- Transport length
- 11 ft 5 in / 3.49 m
- Transport width
- 5 ft 5 in / 1.66 m
- Transport height
- 7 ft 4 in / 2.23 m
- Weight
- 9,180 lb / 4,165 kg
Takeuchi TL8R2 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 11 ft 5 in / 3.49 m | overall, in transport position |
| Transport width | 5 ft 5 in / 1.66 m | over the tracks, 16 in (400 mm) shoes |
| Transport height | 7 ft 4 in / 2.23 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 9,180 lb / 4,165 kg | operating weight |
| Track length | 4 ft 8 in / 1.42 m | |
| Bucket width | 5 ft 6 in / 1.68 m | standard bucket; comes off to ship |
| Ground clearance | 11 in / 0.29 m | |
| Machine type | Compact track loader | |
| Configuration | Cab, 16 in (400 mm) tracks. Transport length with the bucket; width over the tracks (5,495 ft 5 in / 1.675 m with the bucket). 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) high with the top guard. | |
Manufacturer documents
Links and figures checked October 2026. Linked from the manufacturer; we do not host them.
Published figures for the configuration shown. Shoes, tyres, buckets, counterweights and options change them, so we confirm the dimensions on your machine before booking.
Every way to ship a Takeuchi TL8R2, best first
Cheapest first: the shipping cost ladder
We price every machine from the bottom rung up. A machine only moves up a rung when a measurement rules out the cheaper method.
Takeuchi TL8R2 fits a container in one piece, the cheapest way to ship it.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
Best fit for Takeuchi TL8R2
When: Fits through a 7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m × 8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m door and under 59,500 lb / 27,000 kg, whole or after we take off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels.
- Rung 2
Flat rack
Mid cost
When: Too wide or tall for a container door, but within 14 ft 9 in / 4.5 m wide, 13 ft 1 in / 4 m tall and 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg on one rack.
- Rung 3
RoRo
Mid cost
When: Drives or tows aboard, under 19 ft 8 in / 6 m tall and 110 US tons / 100,000 kg, going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
- Rung 4
Breakbulk
Highest cost
When: Past flat-rack and roll-trailer limits, or shipped as modules lifted aboard piece by piece.
Worked out from the dimensions above against container, flat rack and RoRo limits. RoRo depends on a regular sailing to your port.
| # | Best method | Fit | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 ft containerBest fit | Fits as is | Ships as it is, blocked and lashed. |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (11 in / 0.28 m over height). |
| 3 | RoRo | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
| 4 | Breakbulk | Fits as is | Lifted aboard by crane as breakbulk; used when no flat rack or RoRo option suits the port. |
Comparable compact loaders from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeuchi TL8R2 | 11 ft 5 in × 5 ft 5 in × 7 ft 4 in (3.49 × 1.66 × 2.23 m) | 9,180 lb / 4,165 kg | 20 ft container |
| Bobcat S770 | 11 ft 10 in × 6 ft × 6 ft 9 in (3.6 × 1.83 × 2.07 m) | 9,150 lb / 4,152 kg | 20 ft container |
| Kubota SVL75-2 | 11 ft 9 in × 5 ft 6 in × 6 ft 10 in (3.58 × 1.68 × 2.08 m) | 9,310 lb / 4,225 kg | 20 ft container |
| CAT 259D3 | 11 ft 5 in × 5 ft 6 in × 6 ft 11 in (3.49 × 1.68 × 2.11 m) | 8,990 lb / 4,076 kg | 20 ft container |
| Bobcat T650 | 11 ft 5 in × 6 ft 1 in × 6 ft 9 in (3.48 × 1.85 × 2.07 m) | 8,980 lb / 4,073 kg | 20 ft container |
Same machine type within 20% of the weight. Each links to its own page with its published dimensions and verdict.
Where machines like the Takeuchi TL8R2 go
MexicoTransit 5-14 daysImport duty 0–15%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Track loaders by truck across the border or in containers to Manzanillo.
Quote to Mexico
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 0–5%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Strict biosecurity cleaning; tracks, rollers and the engine bay are washed before loading.
Quote to Australia
Saudi ArabiaTransit 18-25 daysImport duty 6%HS 8429.51 · 2023
SABER certificates are arranged before arrival.
Quote to Saudi Arabia
Duty rates (most-favoured-nation, averaged across the HS lines of the machine class): UNCTAD TRAINS via World Bank WITS: MFN applied tariff
Preparing a Takeuchi TL8R2 for export
- The lift arms are lowered and locked, the bucket set on the floor or crated, and the tracks cleaned of soil.
- The battery is disconnected and the loader is chocked and chained through its tie-down points.
Takeuchi TL8R2 shipping questions
Does a Takeuchi TL8R2 fit in a shipping container?
The Takeuchi TL8R2 (11 ft 5 in × 5 ft 5 in × 7 ft 4 in (3.49 × 1.66 × 2.23 m), 9,180 lb (4,165 kg)) fits a 20 ft container as it is. A container is usually the cheapest way to ship it and reaches the most ports, with the machine sealed inside.
How much does a Takeuchi TL8R2 weigh for shipping?
Takeuchi lists the Takeuchi TL8R2 at 9,180 lb (4,165 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Takeuchi TL8R2?
11 ft 5 in × 5 ft 5 in × 7 ft 4 in (3.49 × 1.66 × 2.23 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Takeuchi's published specifications for the Takeuchi TL8R2.
Can a Takeuchi TL8R2 ship RoRo?
Yes, where a RoRo lane serves your destination port. It drives on under its own power. RoRo from the U.S. reaches fewer countries than containers and flat racks, so we check your port first.