Poclain's VB220 secures braking on Takeuchi wheeled excavators

Established in 1963 in Japan, Takeuchi Manufacturing Co manufactures track and wheeled excavators, track loaders, and crawler dumpers. Predominantly catering to markets overseas, they are a leader in the North American and European markets. Their models are known for their performance, serviceability, operator comfort and durability. Since 2009 Takeuchi has been integrating Poclain’s brake valves into their wheeled excavators. The VB220, Poclain’s double circuit service brake with an accumulator charging function, has been a fixture across four generations of machines, equipping the TB295W throughout its three redesigns, and today’s TB395W.

Poclain’s VB220 controls braking on the TB395W wheeled excavator

Takeuchi boasts a lineup of 23 excavators ranging from 1 to 15 tons, renowned for their compact size and small turning radius, making them ideal for urban civil engineering and small-scale construction sites. Among them, the TB395W stands out as the largest of two wheeled excavators, and it is chosen by contractors requiring rapid transit between job sites without a trailer. The TB395W complies with road regulations, and Poclain’s VB220 powers the brakes and provides the safety that the application calls for. The VB220 controls the front and rear wheel brakes independently via a dual line. In case one of lines fails, the remaining line will provide the braking torque required. The VB220 also features an accumulator charging function to enable consecutive service brake actuations.

VB220 significantly enhances the reliability of our excavators

“We opted for Poclain’s VB220 due to its outstanding performance, smooth operation and reliability. The braking functionality is crucial for road safety, and the impeccable operability and performance of your brake valve significantly enhances the reliability of our excavators,” says Mr. Takahiko Watanabe, Takeuchi’s Production Control & Purchasing Director based in Japan.

Since 2009 Takeuchi’s VB220 has gone through several design changes to seamlessly match the excavator’s transmission and application requirements. In 2023 Poclain’s teams in Japan and Slovenia, where the valves are manufactured, worked hand in hand with Takeuchi to refine its design for the new TB395W and an additional excavator model. “We greatly value the cooperation of Poclain’s teams. They have contributed to continuously improving the performance of our excavators” adds Mr. Watanabe.

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