2005 Takeuchi TB53FR

bamarider · Jul 6, 2025

Found this machine for sale about 1.5 hours from me. The price is reasonable but it doesn't have an enclosed cab or hydraulic thumb. The thumb is a must have, so wondering about cost to install. Also if anyone has any experience with this machine I would like your opinion of it.

bmaverick · Jul 6, 2025

bamarider said:
Found this machine for sale about 1.5 hours from me. The price is reasonable but it doesn't have an enclosed cab or hydraulic thumb. The thumb is a must have, so wondering about cost to install. Also if anyone has any experience with this machine I would like your opinion of it.

For one, it has a very reliable engine. The Yanmar 4TNV88.

bmaverick · Jul 6, 2025

bamarider said:
Found this machine for sale about 1.5 hours from me. The price is reasonable but it doesn't have an enclosed cab or hydraulic thumb. The thumb is a must have, so wondering about cost to install. Also if anyone has any experience with this machine I would like your opinion of it.

Specifications,

https://www.takeuchi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/TB53FR.pdf

Parts manual,

https://www.servicemanualdownload.com/manual/TAKEUCHI%20TB53FR%20EXCAVATOR%20Parts%20Catalog%20Manual%2015810005.pdf