Takeuchi-US announced the release of its newest compact excavator, the TB250-2. This 5t excavator is well suited for a wide range of applications including landscape, general contracting, and rental. It weighs just over 10,957 pounds (canopy) and features a long arm with integrated thumb mount, and it has a maximum dig depth of 12 ft 4.8 in. The TB250-2 features the Takeuchi Fleet Management telematics system (TFM). This system allows the owner to view machine vitals, location, utilisation, performance, and maintenance data remotely and can be instrumental in ensuring machine uptime and availability.