Head to head
ASV RT-25 against Gehl VT360
The Gehl VT360 carries 2,935 lb more once both are rated the same way; the Gehl VT360 moves 13.7 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | ASV RT-25 | Gehl VT360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34,000 | Dealer quote only |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 665 lbs | 3,600 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 1,900 lbs | 10,287 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 665 lbs | 3,600 lbs |
| Engine power | 25 hp | 114 hp |
| Engine | Perkins 403J-17T | Deutz TCD3.6 |
| Auxiliary flow | 11.3 GPM | 25 GPM |
| Lift height | 101 in | 136 in |
| Operating weight | 3,755 lbs | 12,161 lbs |
| Lift path | Radial Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | Yes | Yes |
| High flow available | No | Yes |
| Enclosed cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Two-speed travel available | No | Yes |
| Self-levelling available | No | Yes |
| A/C and heat available | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr / 2,000 hr | 2 yr / 2,000 hr |
What owners say about each
ASV RT-25
- At 48 inches wide it's the only sit-in CTL that fits through a standard residential gate, opening up backyard jobs that otherwise mean wheelbarrows or walk-behinds.
- The 3,755 lb weight tows behind nearly any half-ton truck or even a large SUV, making it the easiest CTL in the industry to move.
- Ground pressure is minimal, so it crosses finished lawns and irrigation lines leaving marks a rake fixes rather than ruts a crew rebuilds.
- The Posi-Track suspended undercarriage rides smoother and climbs better in mud than the rigid mini-loaders it competes with.
- The 24.7 hp Perkins diesel stays under emissions thresholds that require complex aftertreatment, keeping the machine mechanically simple.
- A 101-inch lift height is remarkable for the size - it genuinely loads landscape dump trailers and small trucks.
- The 665 lb rated capacity is genuinely tiny - a pallet of sod or wet retaining-wall block is already over its limit.
- The 11.3 GPM auxiliary circuit only runs light attachments; augers and trenchers work, but anything hungrier stalls.
- A 5.1 mph single-speed drive makes any significant ground move feel glacial.
- The small cab is tight for big operators, and all-day comfort trails the larger frames.
- The 1,900 lb tipping load means careful load placement - it gets light in the rear quickly with the arms extended.
- Dealer coverage for parts is thin in many regions, which stings more on a machine bought for quick-turn rental work.
- Price per pound of capacity is steep - you're paying for access, not lifting power, and buyers who don't need the 48-inch width get more machine elsewhere.
Gehl VT360
- 3,600 lbs at 35% of tipping load, and 3,750 lbs with the optional counterweight - the most capacity Gehl builds.
- 114 hp Deutz TCD3.6 is the most powerful engine in the lineup.
- 10,287 lbs of tipping load is the highest in the range, so the rating is backed by real stability.
- 40 GPM high flow drives the heaviest attachments in the catalog.
- 136-inch lift height and two-speed travel make it practical for production truck loading, not just clearing.
- Two-year, 2,000-hour warranty across the whole machine, which is better than several premium brands offer on a flagship.
- 12,161 lbs is at the point where transport, ground pressure and undercarriage cost all become planning problems.
- The wheeled V360's page lists 'Battery' as its power source in error; both machines are Deutz diesels, so ignore that field entirely on the large-frame range.
- 9 mph two-speed is slow for a machine expected to cover ground.
- Almost no dealer-listing price history since the September 2025 launch.
- Deutz engines split a Yanmar-based fleet's parts and service arrangements.
- At this size and price the honest comparison is a compact wheel loader or a small excavator, depending on the work.