Head to head
ASV RT-50 against ASV RT-65-1C
The ASV RT-50 saves $14,000; the ASV RT-65-1C carries 600 lb more once both are rated the same way; the ASV RT-65-1C moves 8.1 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | ASV RT-50 | ASV RT-65-1C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $47,000 | $61,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 1,400 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 4,000 lbs | 5,714 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 1,400 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Engine power | 54 hp | 67 hp |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TN86CHT | Yanmar 4TNV86CHT |
| Auxiliary flow | 13.3 GPM | 21.4 GPM |
| Lift height | 109.6 in | 120 in |
| Operating weight | 5,180 lbs | 7,405 lbs |
| Lift path | Radial Lift | Radial 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-50
- At 5,180 lbs it's one of the only true CTLs a half-ton pickup and 7,000 lb trailer can legally tow, which saves small operators the cost of a bigger truck.
- The 1,400 lb rated capacity is outstanding for the machine's weight - most competitors need another 1,000 lbs of steel to lift the same load.
- Ground pressure around 3.5 psi lets it cross finished lawns, septic fields, and wet spring ground with minimal turf damage that would sideline heavier machines.
- The 53.8 hp Yanmar turbo-diesel is Tier 4 Final without DEF, keeping fluids simple and running costs low for owner-operators.
- At 58.5 inches wide it slips through gates and between houses where mid-frame machines simply don't fit.
- ASV backs it with a 2-year/2,000-hour warranty including the brand's no-derailment track guarantee, which rivals don't match on rubber-track undercarriages.
- The 13.3 GPM auxiliary circuit with no high-flow option rules out hungry attachments like mulchers and cold planers - this is a bucket, auger, and grapple machine.
- There's no two-speed travel, so the 7.1 mph top speed makes long ground moves on big properties feel slow.
- The radial lift path and 109.6-inch hinge pin height make loading over tall dump truck sides a stretch compared to vertical-lift rivals.
- Replacement rubber tracks cost more than conventional CTL tracks and wear quickly if you work rock, concrete, or demolition debris.
- The dealer network is far thinner than Bobcat's or Kubota's, so rural owners can face long drives for parts and warranty service.
ASV RT-65-1C
- Low ground pressure lets it work wet lawns, spring thaw, and sandy ground that bogs down steel-embedded track machines - the reason many owners switch to ASV.
- The 67.1 hp Yanmar turbo is torquey, DEF-free, and simple to service, keeping daily operation cheap for owner-operators.
- A 9.1 mph two-speed drive is quick for the class and makes long ground moves on acreage properties far less tedious.
- The 21.4 GPM standard circuit with a 26.7 GPM high-flow option runs augers, brush cutters, and snow blowers that starve on smaller machines.
- At 66 inches wide with a 120-inch hinge pin height it balances tight-access maneuverability with genuine truck-loading ability.
- The 2-year/2,000-hour warranty includes ASV's no-derailment track guarantee, unmatched coverage for a rubber-track undercarriage.
- Radial lift geometry gives strong bucket breakout for digging and grading, which is where mid-frame machines spend most of their hours.
- The multi-wheel Posi-Track undercarriage demands regular cleaning and bearing care, and deferred maintenance turns into cascading, expensive repairs.
- Replacement tracks cost noticeably more than conventional CTL tracks and chunk quickly on rock, rebar, and demolition debris.
- The 2,000 lb rated capacity trails similarly priced vertical-lift rivals, and the radial path limits reach at full height for truck loading.
- Yanmar engine parts are less stocked in rural America than Kubota, which can stretch downtime when something breaks.
- No self-leveling on base configurations means spec'ing carefully - pallet work without it spills material as the arms rise.