What’s New with Takeuchi Construction Equipment? – Quite a Lot

Takeuchi has acquired Kobelco’s former plant in South Carolina where it plans to produce all of its compact track loaders. But that’s not the only thing new for the brand. Justin Smith, regional product manager for Takeuchi, comes on The Dirt to discuss the company’s plans for the U.S. factory and how many people it plans to hire. He also reveals the company’s new products and what it has in store for the near future. The new equipment offerings may surprise you. So to learn more about Takeuchi and its plans for the U.S. market, check out the latest episode of The Dirt. Equipment World serves up weekly videos on the latest in construction equipment, work trucks and pickup trucks – everything contractors need to get their work done. Subscribe and visit us at equipmentworld.com! Newsletter Signup: https://randallreilly.dragonforms.com... In This Episode: 00:00 - Takeuchi Construction Equipment 00:31 - Takeuchi’s New Assembly Plant 01:24 - Will Takeuchi CTLs be Made in the USA? 02:05 - When Will the New Assembly Plant be Fully Operational? 02:44 - New & Upcoming Takeuchi Machines 03:39 - What Kind of Excavators Does Takeuchi Offer? 04:17 - Will Takeuchi Ever Offer a CTL Bigger Than the TL12V2? 07:23 - Has Takeuchi Fixed Their Aftertreatment Issues? 10:17 - Final Thoughts