ASV RT-75 vs ASV VT-70 High Output

ASV

ASV RT-75

$74,000

4.4★ (220)

ASV

$70,000

4.3★ (180)

Quick take: The ASV VT-70 High Output costs $4,000 less; the ASV RT-75 has a higher rated operating capacity (2,650 vs 2,328 lbs).

✓The Posi-Track undercarriage with independent torsion axles delivers what owners universally call the best ride in the industry, floating over ruts and rubble that hammer rigid-undercarriage machines.
✓Ground pressure as low as the mid-3 psi range lets it work wet turf, bogs, and snow that would strand a Bobcat or Cat, which is the whole reason many owners buy ASV.
✓The 15-inch ground clearance is roughly double most competitors, so it crawls over stumps and rocks without high-centering.
✓The Cummins QSF2.8 is a proven, widely-serviced engine, and owners like having a common powerplant that any diesel shop can support.
✓The open-rail undercarriage design sheds mud and debris instead of packing it, cutting daily cleanup time in sloppy conditions.
✓The 125.5-inch hinge-pin height is unusually tall for a radial machine, so it loads trucks better than most radial-lift rivals.
✓Track speed tops out well above most CTLs, and operators moving material across big sites appreciate the genuinely fast travel.
✓ASV's rubber tracks run cooler and are backed by a strong track warranty, and turf-focused operators report minimal lawn damage.

✗The Posi-Track undercarriage has far more moving parts than a steel-embedded design, and mechanics grumble that wheels, bearings, and bogies add up to serious rebuild costs at high hours.
✗Replacement tracks and undercarriage components are expensive and more specialized than commodity CTL parts, so owners must budget for them upfront.
✗ASV's dealer network is much thinner than Bobcat or Cat, and support quality varies a lot by region — a recurring complaint in owner forums.
✗The radial lift path limits reach at full height compared to vertical-lift competitors, making high-sided truck loading less convenient.
✗Resale value trails the big brands because the used market for ASV is smaller and buyers fear undercarriage rebuild costs.
✗Winter freeze-up in the undercarriage is a known headache, with owners in cold climates reporting ice-packing issues the design can't fully avoid.
✗The cab, while improved in the Max-Series, is still judged a step behind Cat and Bobcat for fit-and-finish.
✗Derailment can occur if track tension isn't maintained diligently, and inexperienced operators report throwing tracks in aggressive side-hill work.

✓The patented Posi-Track undercarriage has up to four times more ground contact points than steel-embedded tracks, and owners say it goes through mud and snow that stops every other brand.
✓The internally suspended undercarriage delivers the smoothest ride in the industry - operators can carry full buckets at speed over rough ground without rattling their teeth or spilling material.
✓Ground pressure is remarkably low for the weight, so it works wet lawns, septic fields, and soft ground with minimal turf damage - a signature ASV advantage landscapers pay for.
✓The 74.3 hp Deutz turbo makes 207 ft-lbs of torque and needs no DEF, and the High Output tune noticeably out-pulls the standard VT-70.
✓An 11 mph top speed makes it one of the fastest CTLs in the class, which adds up fast on big properties and long ground moves.
✓Direct-drive hydraulic pumps, oversized lines, and dedicated coolers let it run attachments continuously without the overheating that plagues rivals in summer mulching work.
✓The vertical lift path with a 126.5-inch lift height clears truck sides cleanly, unusual paired with this kind of undercarriage flotation.
✓At 65.6 inches wide and around 8,000 lbs it slips through gates and tows lighter than the 10,000 lb machines it competes with on capability.

✗Track and undercarriage rebuild costs are the brand's famous downfall - the rubber tracks and wheel bearings wear faster than steel-embedded designs and cost serious money to replace.
✗The many small undercarriage wheels each carry bearings that need attention, and skipped maintenance turns into expensive cascading repairs.
✗ASV's dealer network is much thinner than Bobcat's or Cat's, so many owners face long drives for warranty work and parts.
✗The 2,328 lb rated capacity trails same-weight rivals like the Kubota SVL75-3, so pure lifting work favors the conventional brands.
✗Deutz engine parts and service knowledge are less common in rural America than Kubota or Yanmar, which can slow repairs.
✗Resale values lag the big four brands because the used market is thinner - buyers unfamiliar with Posi-Track discount them heavily.
✗The rubber tracks that shine in mud and snow cut and chunk quickly on rock, demolition debris, and abrasive ground.
✗Cab fit-and-finish trails Cat and Deere, and owners note more noise and simpler controls than the premium competitors at similar money.