The TB350R short tail swing compact excavator from Takeuchi Manufacturing (U.S.), Pendergrass, Ga., is the first short tail swing model in the manufacturer’s 5-ton class. The machine weighs 10,980 lbs. in canopy configuration and 11,235 lbs. when equipped with a cab. The excavator is powered by a Kubota V2607-CR-E5B Tier 4 diesel engine and delivers 41.7 net hp and more than 130.2 ft. lbs. of torque. The machine provides a bucket breakout force of 10,431 lbs., a traction force of 12,320 lbs. and a maximum dig depth of 11 ft. 8.8 in.
Both canopy and cab configurations are equipped with a primary auxiliary circuit plumbed to mid-arm. The cab model also includes a dedicated coupler circuit operated by controls located inside the cab.