Head to head
ASV RT-65-1C against New Holland C327
The New Holland C327 saves $1,000; the ASV RT-65-1C carries 110 lb more once both are rated the same way; the New Holland C327 moves 2.8 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | ASV RT-65-1C | New Holland C327 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $61,000 | $60,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,000 lbs | 2,700 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 5,714 lbs | 5,400 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,000 lbs | 1,890 lbs |
| Engine power | 67 hp | 74 hp |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TNV86CHT | FPT |
| Auxiliary flow | 21.4 GPM | 24.2 GPM |
| Lift height | 120 in | 123 in |
| Operating weight | 7,405 lbs | 8,270 lbs |
| Lift path | Radial Lift | Radial Lift |
| Rubber tracks | Yes | Yes |
| High flow available | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosed cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Two-speed travel available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-levelling available | Yes | 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-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.
New Holland C327
- The 74 hp FPT engine and 8270 lb weight give it a strong power-to-weight feel for grading and pushing dirt.
- A 32.4 GPM high-flow option lets it run brush cutters and mulchers that many radial CTLs in this class can't feed.
- Track drive keeps it working in mud and on slopes where the wheeled 300 Series machines would spin out.
- The wide 300 Series cab, 8-inch display, and standard backup camera carry over from the pricier models unchanged.
- It's priced below the Case TR270B-class competition, making it one of the cheaper 74 hp CTLs from a major brand.
- Shared CNH platform parts with Case track loaders make sourcing wear items easier than the NH dealer count implies.
- The 98-inch dump height and modest reach make loading tall trucks awkward - buyers who load daily should step to the vertical-lift C-Series machines.
- Radial geometry arcs the load back over the machine as it lifts, limiting placement precision at full height.
- Track undercarriage maintenance costs are real - rollers, idlers, and rubber tracks add up fast versus a wheeled machine.
- At 8270 lbs it's heavier than several competing radial CTLs, which matters for trailering behind a 3/4-ton truck.
- Owners report FPT emissions sensors can throw nuisance codes that are annoying to diagnose without a nearby dealer.
- As the only radial CTL in the lineup it gets less marketing attention, and some dealers stock few units to demo or rent.