Takeuchi TB216 1.6 Tonne Excavator Hire
High-Performance Takeuchi TB216 Dry Hire Solutions in Perth
Get maximum power into narrow work areas with this versatile 1.6-tonne micro digger.
- Retractable Tracks: Expands from 980mm to 1300mm for optimal operational stability.
- Top-Mounted Boom Cylinder: Prevents accidental rod damage during deep trenching work.
- Long Arm Design: Provides superior ground reach and excellent bucket dump heights.
Description
The Takeuchi TB216 is a highly agile and robust 1.6-tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator designed to deliver maximum hydraulic breakout force in restricted working environments. Equipped with a unique smooth-operating hydraulic system and a track frame that retracts down to just 980mm, this digger easily moves through narrow side alleys, domestic gates, and cramped utility spaces. It serves as a vital compact asset within the excavator hire near me fleet, providing operators with a stable, smooth, and precise platform for detailed excavation near standing infrastructure.
To ensure maximum versatility across both civil and residential worksites, the Takeuchi TB216 can be quickly configured with high-performance attachment hire units, including heavy-duty hydraulic rock breakers, earth augers, and multiple widths of specialised trenching buckets. These additions maximise efficiency for electrical conduit laying, plumbing trench runs, and residential boundary footings. If your operational space permits a wider track footprint or requires zero counterweight overhang, you might also consider looking at the adjacent Kubota U10-5 1.2T Excavator or the slightly larger Kubota U27-4 2.7T Excavator.
Specification
| Feature | Specification |
| Operating Weight | 1770kg |
| Length | 4040mm |
| Width | 980mm (retracted) / 1300mm (extended) |
| Height | 2355mm |
| Max Digging Depth | 2390mm |
| Max Dumping Height | 2705mm |
| Rated Lifting Capacity | $$TO CONFIRM$$ |
| Travel Speed (Low/High) | 2.2 / 4.2 km/h |
| Engine Power | 15.0 HP |
| Quick Hitch Pin Size | $$TO CONFIRM$$ |
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Miniquip operates its own dedicated fleet of tilt-tray trucks and heavy transport trailers, ensuring your hire equipment arrives on site safely, on time, and ready to work. Operating directly out of our central facility at 14 Roos Avenue, Forrestdale, we provide comprehensive transport logistics across metropolitan Perth and regional Western Australia.
- Flexible Delivery Windows: To fit around your site schedule, we offer early morning drop-offs before site start times as well as late afternoon deliveries so your machinery is staged and ready for the next day.
- Rapid Metro Mobilisation: With our in-house transport fleet, we frequently accommodate same-day delivery requests across the Perth metro area.
- Depot Self-Collection: Prefer to haul it yourself? Self-collection is available directly from our Forrestdale yard during operating hours. Ensure your vehicle or trailer meets the required towing and payload capacities for the machine.
When you dry hire from Miniquip, you get complete backing from an experienced Western Australian team with over 35 years in compact earthmoving. Every machine in our modern fleet undergoes rigorous mechanical checks, hydraulic testing, and thorough cleaning in our Forrestdale workshop before dispatch.
- Direct Office Line: Call 1300 222 558 (or (08) 9434 9800) to speak directly with our Perth hire team.
- Technical & Operational Guidance: Need advice on machine operation, flow controls, or attachment matching? Our knowledgeable service team is on hand to guide your operators.
- On-Site Field Service: In the unlikely event of an operational issue, our mobile field service technicians are equipped to respond rapidly to minimise downtime on your project.
- General Enquiries: Email project details or hire requests to [email protected] for quick turnaround quotes.
1. How quickly can I get equipment delivered to my job site?
We manage our own dedicated transport fleet, allowing us to offer flexible, fast turnaround times. In many cases across metropolitan Perth, we can arrange same-day delivery. We also schedule early morning drop-offs so your crew can hit the ground running at first light. Contact our team on 1300 222 558 to confirm immediate machinery availability.
2. Why should I choose dry hire over wet hire for my project?
Dry hire gives you total control over your project timeline, site safety, and budget. You operate the machinery using your own qualified team without paying high hourly rates for outsourced operators. Miniquip specialises exclusively in dry hire, providing late-model, workshop-tested equipment on flexible daily, weekly, or long-term rates.
3. What happens if I need to extend my hire period or return early?
We understand civil and construction project timelines change due to weather or scope shifts. Extending your hire is as simple as calling or emailing our team before your scheduled completion date. If your project finishes early, simply contact us to arrange prompt site pickup or yard return.
4. How do I book machinery, and what information do I need to provide?
Booking is straightforward. You can request a quote online or speak directly with our Perth booking team on 1300 222 558. All we need is your site location, preferred delivery date and time, expected hire duration, and machinery requirements. We will provide an itemised, competitive quote with no hidden extras.
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Why Choose a 1.6 Tonne Mini Excavator from Miniquip
Opting for a 1.6 tonne mini excavator hire stands out for contractors who need the ideal compromise between absolute compact transport dimensions and high hydraulic breakout force. Its top-mounted boom cylinder configuration completely eliminates the risk of scoring or bending the hydraulic rod against trench edges or rocks during deep digging operations. For utility contractors in Perth, this specific 1.6t size class guarantees excellent lifting stability over the side when handling heavy conduit bundles or concrete drainage pipes.
Teaming up with Miniquip means you’re getting rock-solid gear backed by local support that actually knows the ropes. We’re all about dry hire, so you can keep your project costs in check without paying for an operator you don’t need. Our fleet’s got over 200 machines, all in excellent condition and averaging just 2.5 years old. You can swing by our Forrestdale depot to pick up your gear yourself or have our crew drop it straight to your Perth site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Excavator rental rates depend on the total length of your machinery hire contract. Miniquip offers cost-effective dry hire pricing scales across flexible daily, weekly, and monthly commercial project terms. Contact our team at 1300 222 558 or drop us a note through our online contact us page to receive a fast, fully itemised quote.
Miniquip runs our own dedicated delivery fleet of flatbed trucks and plant trailers out of our central facility at 14 Roos Avenue, Forrestdale. We frequently provide same-day or next-day machinery delivery directly to worksites throughout the entire Perth metro area and regional WA areas.
Yes. With its hydraulic undercarriage fully retracted, this 1.6 tonne machine measures just 980mm wide, allowing it to navigate standard 1-metre-wide pedestrian gates and narrow domestic boundary walls effortlessly.
Yes. With a total operating weight of 1,770kg, this 1.6 tonne class excavator can be easily towed behind most modern 4WD utilities, vans, and light commercial vehicles using a rated 2.5-tonne capacity dual-axle trailer. Reach out via our contact us page to confirm your vehicle’s towing compliance.
No formal commercial ticket or heavy operator licence is legally required to hire or operate a 1.6 tonne excavator on private residential property or standard construction sites. Miniquip delivers a full, safe operational brief upon delivery or depot pickup to ensure your crew is fully comfortable with the controls.
Why Hire From Miniquip
Reliable Machinery
Competitive Rates
200+ Assets Ready
