They Invented The Compact Excavator | Takeuchi | $0 Down, 0% APR 60 Months | PDQ Equipment

They Invented The Compact Excavator. Then Spent 50 Years Perfecting It.

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On the TB216, TB235 and TB250. Forged in Nagano. Proven in SoCal dirt.

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Serving SoCal Since 1952

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Los Angeles213-513-7423 IE / Riverside951-517-2979 Orange County714-874-9456 San Diego619-363-0440

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Three machines off the same forge. Pick your weight class.

TB216

Compact Excavator

Fits through a gate, works all day. The machine that gets into places nothing else can.

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TB235

Compact Excavator

The three ton workhorse. Enough reach for real trenching, small enough to trailer behind a one ton.

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TB250

Compact Excavator

Five ton muscle. Deep utility work, heavy breaking and serious production without going full size.

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Family Owned Since 1952

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Contractor, Ontario CA

Every Mini Excavator On Earth Traces Back Here

1971, a machine shop in the Japanese Alps. Takeuchi builds the world's first compact excavator and invents an entire category of machine. Same country, same discipline that produced folded steel and 300,000 mile Tacomas. Nothing leaves that shop until it is built to outlast the man running it.

1963Founded in Nagano, JapanA machine shop with one rule: build it so it lasts.

1971World's First Compact ExcavatorTakeuchi creates an entire category of machine.

1986World's First Compact Track LoaderFifteen years later, they did it again.

TodayIron That Outlasts The JobSix decades of forging machines that take a beating.

Sixty years of steel. Zero shortcuts.

Why Contractors Buy Takeuchi From PDQ

Trenching utilities, digging footings, setting pipe, clearing tight backyards. However you make your living, two things have to hold up: the machine, and the people standing behind it.

Official Takeuchi Dealer. Factory programs and support, direct from the source.
Competitive Ownership Terms. Own it outright with predictable payments.
Trusted Nationwide. Supported by authorized Takeuchi dealers across the country.
Keep Your Capital Available. Keep your cash for the job, not the machine.
Built For Hard Use. Japanese engineering that digs all day and fires up again at sunrise.

Real factory programs. Zero fluff. Sharpened for crews that run their machines hard.

Where The Engineering Shows Up

Built To Take A Beating

Heavy steel structures and protected components. Made for daily abuse.

Smooth, Strong Hydraulics

Precise control on the sticks and full power to every auxiliary circuit.

Attachment Ready

Buckets, thumbs, breakers, augers, compaction wheels. Set up for the work you actually do.

Free Delivery

Delivered to your jobsite. Within 70 miles, on us.

Since 1952

A Dealer That Picks Up The Phone

Family owned since 1952. Real parts on the shelf, techs who know these machines cold, and nobody routing you to a call center.

Los Angeles213-513-7423 IE / Riverside951-517-2979 Orange County714-874-9456 San Diego619-363-0440

Official Takeuchi Dealer

Premier status with full lineup and factory program access.

Japanese Engineering

Built by the company that invented this entire category in 1971.

Built For Hard Use

These machines are made to take a beating, day in and day out.

Competitive Ownership Terms

Financing structured to keep your capital available.

Family Owned Since 1952

Three generations serving local contractors.

Trusted Nationwide

Takeuchi machines are supported by authorized dealers across the country.

Free Local Delivery

To your jobsite within 70 miles of your branch.

Backed After The Sale

Factory certified techs, parts on the shelf and service that answers.

Questions

Takeuchi Compact Excavator FAQ

Straight answers about the lineup, durability and getting your machine.

What's the deal with Japanese iron?

Simple. The Japanese do not build disposable machines. Ask anyone still driving their 2005 Tacoma. Takeuchi has been forging equipment in Nagano since 1963, built the world's first compact excavator in 1971, and still builds every machine like it plans to outlive the operator. That reputation is why resale value holds and why crews that beat on their equipment keep coming back to the brand.

What makes Takeuchi different from other mini excavators?

Takeuchi created the compact excavator and has spent five decades refining it. These are purpose built excavators, not a scaled down version of something else: heavy steel structures, protected hydraulic lines, strong slew torque and controls that feel right after ten hours in the seat.

What is the difference between the TB216, TB235 and TB250?

Size, reach and how much dirt you move per hour. The TB216 is the compact of the family, narrow enough for gates and backyards and light enough for a small trailer. The TB235 is the three ton class all rounder with real trenching depth for utility and footing work. The TB250 is five ton class with roughly 48 horsepower for deep digging, breaking and heavy production. Tell us the work and we will point you to the right one.

How durable are these machines really?

Durability is the whole design philosophy. Boom and arm structures are built heavy, hydraulic lines are routed and protected instead of left exposed, and undercarriage components are sized to run for years, not seasons. These are machines contractors buy specifically because they take a beating and keep working.

Can I run a thumb, breaker or auger?

Yes. Hydraulic and mechanical thumbs, breakers, augers, compaction wheels, grading buckets and quick couplers. Auxiliary hydraulics are available, and attachments can be rolled into the same financing as the machine.

Will it fit through a backyard gate?

The TB216 is the one to ask about for tight residential access. Measure your narrowest gate and slope, send us the number, and we will confirm which machine and undercarriage configuration clears it before you buy.

Is 0% financing really available on these machines?

Yes, qualified buyers can get $0 down and 0% APR promotional financing on new Takeuchi compact excavators. Programs change periodically, so request a quote and we will confirm the current terms on your exact machine.

Can I finance under my LLC or business?

Yes. Most of our commercial buyers finance through an LLC, S-corp, sole proprietorship or DBA. Bring your entity name and we will structure it correctly.

How fast is approval?

Most decisions come back within 24 to 48 hours. If you need to move faster, tell us your timeline and we will push the application through as a priority.

Can I trade in my current equipment?

Absolutely. We take trades on Takeuchi, Kubota and other brands. Your trade value applies straight to the financed amount, which lowers your monthly.

What about parts and service?

We stock Takeuchi parts at all three Southern California branches and our factory certified techs are trained on every machine we sell. Takeuchi machines are also supported by authorized dealers nationwide, so you are covered wherever the work takes you.

Is delivery really free?

Yes. Every purchase includes free delivery to your jobsite within 70 miles of your branch. No hidden freight, no setup surprise.

Can I demo a machine before I buy?

Talk to us. Depending on availability we can arrange seat time so you can feel the difference before you commit.

Do these machines hold their value?

Takeuchi has a strong resale reputation precisely because the machines are built to last. A well maintained unit stays productive and desirable on the secondary market.

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Los Angeles213-513-7423 IE / Riverside951-517-2979 Orange County714-874-9456 San Diego619-363-0440

Financing offers are subject to credit approval through Takeuchi Financial Services or other participating lenders arranged by the dealer. Not all applicants will qualify. $0 down and 0% APR for 60 months are promotional programs available to well qualified buyers on select new Takeuchi compact excavators and cannot be combined with certain other offers. Program terms, rates and eligible models change periodically without notice; request a quote for the current program on your machine. Specifications shown, including horsepower, operating weight and maximum digging depth, are approximate manufacturer figures for base configurations and vary by undercarriage, boom, blade, cab and attachment configuration. Prices are estimated starting points for base configurations, do not include taxes, title, registration, documentation or other fees, delivery, attachments, or optional equipment, and do not represent the price of any specific unit. Cab equipped, long arm and optioned machines cost more. Free delivery applies to jobsites within 70 miles of the purchasing branch; deliveries beyond 70 miles may incur an additional charge. Offers are for a limited time, apply to in stock units while supplies last, and are subject to change, extension, or cancellation at any time. PDQ Equipment is an authorized Takeuchi dealer and is not the lender. Takeuchi and Takeuchi model designations are trademarks of Takeuchi Mfg. Co., Ltd. See dealer for complete details.

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