Mini excavator - How to start and operate. Takeuchi TB235-2 4K

How to start, operate, and control overview of a mini excavator like our Takeuchi TB235-2. 4K video basic operation tutorial guide of the control and features of this mini ex.

[@SquaidsGaming]

Just got my tb230, they were meant to run through everything with me but the salesman didnt turn up, you came to the rescue XD only thing im trying to figure out is even with more revs etc its really jerky when driving forward etc. And also the hydraulic hitch is confusing me a little. Safe to say lovely machines and nice video thankyou.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

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[@PurpleCollarLife]

Good morning, David! yes - the refueling process is a work out. BUT - thankfully this Takeuchi just sips fuel, so it doesn’t get refueled very often.

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[@davida.p.9911]

In my opinion, much better quality than the Chinese mini excavators. Those are very jerky when you use them, not much precision when using those machines. I can definitely understand the egress problem when exiting the cab. They could have fixed that with a step between the upper and lower part of the tracks or a step right below the cab door. Very useful information! Thanks for sharing, Chad!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I agree with you. I don't have anything bad to say about those Chinese mini ex machines - but I do think the hydraulics on this Takeuchi is much smoother than any other machine I've ever used. Even when compared to my little John Deere FEL, or the Kubota I've run previously. It's just a really solid and smooth machine to operate.

[@truckerkennedy6363]

Looking into this exact machine I plan to use it around the property/fence lines. I have a heavy equipment operator background . But I’ve never owned one. Has this machine been worth the price? Also can you get to the oil filter from the bottom of machine?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That question is the ongoing debate at my house. :) As far as is the Takeuchi TB235-2 worth the $55,000-65,000 as a machine - absolutely. The Takeuchi brand is well built, commercial grade, and much better than some other brands that I've looked at. So I do think it's a good machine for the money. Was it worth it for our use - that's the debate here at our house. I used it to quickly complete the projects that I've been putting off for over 10 years. I've used it for projects that popped up - and it gave me opportunities to do work myself that I would have needed to pay someone else to do. But now I need to see how many other times I use it and if it pays off over time.

[@windzer]

dont think you metioned how to turn on the two speed for the tracks have you found that button yet? it was one of the buttons on the front of the joysticks atleast it was on a tb260 i ran i cant remeber if it was the left or right joystick though its been a few years since i ran a takeuchi it took me a bit to find it since no other manufacturer puts it on the joysticks

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Excellent addition! Yes - the right joystick trigger is used to change the drive speed (tracks) to fast. When you click the trigger - the rabbit appears on the display to let you know you’re in high-speed travel mode. It will automatically change back to normal speed if under a load. Or you can click that trigger again to turn the rabbit indicator off and return to regular travel speed.