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Takeuchi Manufacturing
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Takeuchi Mfg. Co., Ltd. (株式会社竹内製作所, Kabushiki-gaisha Takeuchi Seisakujo) is a Japanese heavy construction machinery company that manufactures excavators, track loaders, crawler dumpers and wheel loaders.
Key Information
History
[edit]Takeuchi was founded in 1963 by Akio Takeuchi as a construction equipment manufacturer. Takeuchi developed the world's first compact excavator in 1971 and in 1986 he introduced the compact track loader, another world first.[citation needed]
The company has wholly owned subsidiary facilities in the United States (1979), United Kingdom (1996), France (2000) and China (2006).[citation needed]
Gallery
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A Takeuchi compact excavator in Angoulême, France
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A tree spade on an older model Takeuchi track loader.
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A Takeuchi track loader at the Building Fair in Brno, Czech Republic
References
[edit]- ^ "Company Profile". Takeuchi. Archived from the original on September 2, 2015. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "Company Profile". Nikkei Asian Review. Nikkei Inc. Archived from the original on May 21, 2018. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
External links
[edit]- Takeuchi official website (in English)
- ^ Takeuchi. "About Us – Takeuchi Global". Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
- ^ "Get to know the history of the compact track loader". Total Landscape Care. September 25, 2018. Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
Takeuchi Manufacturing
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Takeuchi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational corporation specializing in the design, production, and distribution of compact construction machinery, including hydraulic excavators, track loaders, and crawler carriers.[1] Founded in 1963 by engineer Akio Takeuchi in Sakaki, Nagano Prefecture, the company has grown into a global leader in the compact equipment sector, emphasizing innovation, durability, and operator efficiency to meet the demands of modern construction and landscaping applications.[1][2]
Takeuchi's pioneering contributions to the industry began early in its history, with the development of the world's first compact excavator, the TB1000, in 1971, which revolutionized small-scale earthmoving by featuring a 360-degree slew that enhanced maneuverability in confined spaces.[1] This breakthrough was followed by the launch of the first compact rubber track loader in 1986, further expanding its portfolio and transforming how contractors approach tight job sites worldwide.[1] By the late 1970s, Takeuchi had established international operations, including its U.S. subsidiary in 1979, which now supports a vast dealer network across North America from a central facility near Atlanta, Georgia.[2]
Today, Takeuchi operates manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, and China and globally distributes its products worldwide, focusing on advanced technologies like fuel-efficient engines, telematics systems, and ergonomic cabs to improve productivity and safety.[1][3] The company's commitment to quality has earned it a reputation for reliable machinery that withstands harsh conditions, serving industries from residential construction to utility maintenance.[2] With ongoing investments in research and development, including expansions like the 2022 opening of its South Carolina facility, Takeuchi continues to innovate in sustainable and compact equipment solutions.[1]
