Head to head
ASV VT-100 against ASV VT-80-1C
The ASV VT-80-1C saves $16,000; the ASV VT-100 carries 700 lb more once both are rated the same way; the ASV VT-80-1C moves 1.7 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | ASV VT-100 | ASV VT-80-1C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $98,000 | $82,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 3,500 lbs | 2,800 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 10,000 lbs | 8,000 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 3,500 lbs | 2,800 lbs |
| Engine power | 104 hp | 72 hp |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TNV94FHT | Yanmar 4TN86CHT |
| Auxiliary flow | 23 GPM | 24.7 GPM |
| Lift height | 132 in | 126.5 in |
| Operating weight | 10,835 lbs | 8,955 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Vertical 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 VT-100
- The 3,500 lb rated capacity and 132-inch hinge pin height put pallets and heavy loads over tall truck sides that stop mid-frame machines cold.
- The 103.5 hp Yanmar turbo makes 291 ft-lbs of torque, giving mulchers and cold planers real authority when paired with the 41 GPM high-flow circuit.
- The MAX-Series cab is a genuine step change for ASV - roomier, quieter, better sealed, with a modern display and creature comforts that finally match the price.
- The suspended Posi-Track undercarriage floats this 10,800 lb machine over ground conditions that swallow rigid-undercarriage rivals of the same weight.
- Ride quality at speed is the best in the 100 hp class, letting operators keep material in the bucket across rough sites.
- Dedicated coolers and direct-drive pumps sustain continuous high-flow work in summer heat where competitors derate or overheat.
- The 2-year/2,000-hour warranty with ASV's no-derailment track guarantee covers the undercarriage that skeptics worry about most.
- Undercarriage maintenance is multiplied on a machine this heavy - wheels, bearings, and rubber tracks all wear faster under 10,000+ lbs.
- Track replacement costs are substantial, and abrasive or rocky ground shortens track life dramatically.
- Resale lags the Cat 299/Kubota SVL97 crowd because used buyers discount the unfamiliar undercarriage.
- At 23 GPM the standard flow is ordinary - you need the high-flow option to justify this machine, which pushes the price six figures.
- The Yanmar 4TNV94FHT is newer to North America, and parts plus service familiarity lag Cummins and Kubota.
- Ground pressure is low for the weight, but it's still a big machine - tight residential gates and trailering under CDL limits get tricky.
- Loaded weight plus trailer exceeds what most 3/4-ton trucks should tow, so factor a bigger truck into the total cost.
ASV VT-80-1C
- The 2,800 lb rated capacity finally gives ASV a machine that out-lifts the mainstream mid-frame competition instead of trailing it.
- An 8,000 lb tipping load and vertical lift path make truck loading and pallet work stable and predictable at full height.
- The 24.7 GPM standard circuit is bigger than most rivals' base flow, and the 34.3 GPM high-flow option runs mulchers and blowers that choke mid-frame competitors.
- The 71.5 hp Yanmar turbo needs no DEF and makes its 193.8 ft-lbs of torque low in the rev range where digging happens.
- The 2-year/2,000-hour warranty with no-derailment track guarantee backs the undercarriage other brands make you gamble on.
- The undercarriage's many wheels and bearings need disciplined cleaning and maintenance, and rebuild costs sting when it's skipped.
- Rubber tracks wear fast on rock, concrete, and demo debris, so mixed-surface contractors pay a premium in track replacement.
- ASV dealers are sparse in much of the country, making parts runs and warranty service a logistics problem for rural owners.
- At 72 hp it gives up peak power to the 90-110 hp machines buyers cross-shop for heavy mulching work.
- Purchase price lands at the top of the mid-frame class, and the flotation premium only pays off if your ground conditions demand it.