Bobcat T770 vs Takeuchi TL12R2

The Takeuchi TL12R2 is the heavier machine, at 5.58 t against 4.69 t.

The Bobcat T770 is ahead on: lifts or carries more, bigger fuel tank. The Takeuchi TL12R2 is ahead on: more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, faster, narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat T770 and the Takeuchi TL12R2 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

Bobcat · compact track loader
Bobcat T770
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Takeuchi TL12R2
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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Bobcat T770	Takeuchi TL12R2
Operating weight	4,686 kg	5,580 kg
Rated operating capacityHigher is better	1,618 kg+20%	1,349 kg
Lift breakout forceHigher is better	2,566 kgf	3,663 kgf+43%
Pump flowHigher is better	87 L/min	88 L/min+1%
Fuel tankHigher is better	165.8 L+39%	119.5 L
Top speedHigher is better	10.6 km/h	11.8 km/h+11%
Width over tracksLower is better	1.981 m	1.96 m+1%

All specifications

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FigureBobcat T770 Takeuchi TL12R2

Dimensions

Operating height4.214 mNot published

Height with operator cab2.065 mNot published

Angle of departure29°30°

Ground clearance0.198 m0.32 m

Ground contact length1.618 mNot published

Length without attachment2.903 m3.205 mmachine length

Length with standard bucket3.597 mNot published

Rollback at ground position30°Not published

Dump height with standard bucket2.675 mNot published

Height to bucket hinge pin3.338 m3.2 mmax. lift height to bucket pin

Dump reach at maximum height0.894 mNot published

Dump angle at maximum height38°Not published

Rollback fully raised at maximum height97°Not published

Width with standard bucket2.032 mNot published

Turning radius with standard bucket2.235 mNot published

Track gauge1.748 m450 mm tracksNot published

Width over tracks1.981 m450 mm tracks1.96 moverall width without bucket

Dump height fully raisedNot published2.4 m

Dump reach fully raisedNot published0.96 m

Dump angle at full heightNot published42°

Rollback angleNot published30°

Track ground contact lengthNot published1.716 m

Overall lengthNot published4.045 mtransport length

Overall heightNot published2.311 mtransport height

Clearance circle with bucketNot published2.555 m

Clearance circle without bucketNot published1.635 m

Clearance circle rearNot published1.829 m

Weight

Operating weight4,686 kg5,580 kgcanopy

Shipping weight4,337 kgNot published

Operating weight (cab)Not published5,710 kg

Performance

Rated operating capacity1,618 kgISO 14397-11,349 kg

Tipping load4,624 kgISO 14397-13,915 kg

Lift breakout force2,566 kgfISO 14397-23,663 kgf

Tilt breakout force2,878 kgfISO 14397-2Not published

Push force3,046 kgfNot published

Ground pressure29 kPa31.6 kPa (4.58 psi) canopy / 32.3 kPa (4.68 psi) cab

Top speed10.6 km/hstandard11.8 km/hhigh range

Top speed (two-speed option)17.2 km/hhigh rangeNot published

Rated operating capacity (50% tipping load)Not published1,957 kg

Breakout forceNot published3,722 kgfbucket

Traction forceNot published6,353 kgf

Travel speed (low)Not published8.1 km/h

Engine

Engine modelKubota V3800-DI-T-E3Kubota V3800TIF4B (turbo intercooled)

EmissionsTier 3Not published

Cylinders4Not published

Displacement3.8 L3.8 L

Gross power67.6 kW (91 hp)at 2,400 rpm (ISO 14396)Not published

Engine powerNot published83 kW (111.3 hp)

Max torqueNot published374 Nmat 1,500 rpm

Hydraulics

Pump flow87 L/minstandard flow, gear pump88 L/minauxiliary, primary circuit

Pump flow (high flow)138 L/minhigh-flow option153 L/minauxiliary, optional

Max pressure23.8-24.5 MPasystem relief at quick couplers24.0 MPa (3,481 psi)system

Pump flow (secondary circuit)Not published88 L/minauxiliary, optional

Undercarriage

Track width0.45 mrubber tracks0.45 m

Service capacities

Fuel tank165.8 L119.5 L

Engine oil, with filter11.4 L13.2 Lengine lubrication

Hydraulic tank9.8 Lhydraulic/hydrostatic reservoir50 L

Hydraulic system, with tank36 L85 L

Cooling system14.4 Lwithout heater; 15.1 L with heater18 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hoursevery 100 h in severe conditionsNot published

Fuel filters500 hoursNot published

Hydraulic charge filter500 hoursNot published

Drive motor oil500 hoursNot published

Hydraulic/hydrostatic filter1,000 hoursNot published

Hydraulic oil1,000 hoursNot published

Coolant1,500 hoursor 24 monthsNot published

Sources: Bobcat MEA T770 compact track loader specifications page · Takeuchi TL12R2 Compact Track Loader spec sheet, Apr 2017 (copy on smsequipment.com)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat T770Takeuchi TL12R2Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat T770 vs Takeuchi TL12R2: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat T770 or Takeuchi TL12R2?

By operating weight the Takeuchi TL12R2 is the biggest at 5.58 t, then the Bobcat T770 at 4.69 t.

Which lifts or carries more, the Bobcat T770 or Takeuchi TL12R2?

The Bobcat T770: Bobcat T770 1,618 kg, Takeuchi TL12R2 1,349 kg (rated operating capacity), a 20% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat T770 or Takeuchi TL12R2?

The Bobcat T770: Bobcat T770 165.8 L, Takeuchi TL12R2 119.5 L (fuel tank), a 39% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Bobcat T770 or Takeuchi TL12R2?

The Takeuchi TL12R2: Bobcat T770 1.981 m, Takeuchi TL12R2 1.96 m (width over tracks), a 1% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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