Comparison · Mini excavator
Caterpillar 308 CR vs Takeuchi TB290-2
The Takeuchi TB290-2 is about 6% heavier than the Caterpillar 308 CR (8,440 vs 7,946 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.
Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Takeuchi in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.
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| Operating weight | 7,946 kg (17,500 lb) | 8,440 kg (18,600 lb) |
| Engine power | 52 kW (70 hp) | 52 kW (70 hp) |
| Net power (ISO 9249) | 51.8 kW (69.5 hp) at 2,200 rpm | — |
| Max. dig depth | 4.64 m (15 ft 3 in) | 4.41–4.58 m (15 ft–15 ft 0 in), by arm |
| Max. reach at ground level | 7.46 m (24 ft 6 in) | — |
| Track width | 2.30 m (7 ft 7 in) standard; 2.45 m (8 ft) wide option | — |
| Tail swing | 1.45–1.58 m (57.1–62.4 in) | — |
| Engine model | Cat C3.3B, 3.3 L (203 in³) | Yanmar 4TNV98CT, four cylinders, turbo |
| Gross power (SAE J1995) | 55.4 kW (74.3 hp) | — |
| Emissions | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V | — |
| Max. dig height | 7.04 m (23 ft 1 in) | — |
| Max. dump clearance | 5.07 m (16 ft 8 in) | — |
| Vertical wall dig depth | 3.40 m (11 ft 2 in) | — |
| Stick length | 2.36 m (7 ft 9 in) | — |
| Max. traction force (high speed) | 27.8 kN (6,250 lbf) | — |
| Ground pressure | 34–38 kPa (4.9–5.5 psi) | — |
| Shipping length | 6.87 m (22 ft 7 in) | — |
| Boom transport height (no tools) | 2.26 m (7 ft 5 in) | — |
| Cab height | 2.54 m (8 ft 4 in) | — |
| Undercarriage length | 2.88 m (9 ft 5 in) | — |
| Track belt/shoe width | 450 mm (17.7 in) | — |
| Option weights | Steel tracks with pads +341 kg; counterweight +250 kg; long stick +66 kg | — |
| Engine power | — | 51.6 kW (69.2 hp) at 2,000 rpm |
| Max. vertical dig depth | — | 3.82 m (12 ft 6 in) |
| Max. dump height | — | 5.26 m (17 ft 3 in) |
| Arm digging force | — | ≈36.3 kN (3,702 kgf / 8,161 lbf) |
| Bucket breakout force | — | 59.1 kN (dealer sheets) to ≈73.7 kN (Takeuchi US, 7,514 kgf) — rating conventions differ |
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| Full 308 CR review | Full TB290-2 review |
Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.