Head to head
ASV VT-75-1C against ASV VT-80-1C
The ASV VT-75-1C saves $9,000; the ASV VT-80-1C carries 500 lb more once both are rated the same way; the ASV VT-80-1C moves 3.3 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | ASV VT-75-1C | ASV VT-80-1C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $73,000 | $82,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,300 lbs | 2,800 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 6,571 lbs | 8,000 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,300 lbs | 2,800 lbs |
| Engine power | 72 hp | 72 hp |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TN86CHT | Yanmar 4TN86CHT |
| Auxiliary flow | 21.4 GPM | 24.7 GPM |
| Lift height | 126.5 in | 126.5 in |
| Operating weight | 7,915 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-75-1C
- The vertical lift path and 126.5-inch hinge pin height clear standard dump truck sides - the main upgrade over the radial RT models it replaced.
- Low ground pressure works wet lawns, septic systems, and soft spring ground with minimal damage, keeping landscapers on the clock when rivals park.
- The 71.5 hp Yanmar turbo makes 193.8 ft-lbs of torque with no DEF, keeping the emissions system simple and the fuel bill modest.
- A 9.1 mph two-speed drive covers big properties quickly, and the drivetrain delivers power to the tracks with less parasitic loss than gear-driven rivals.
- The 21.4 GPM standard and 26.7 GPM optional high-flow circuits run attachments continuously with dedicated coolers that resist summer overheating.
- At 7,915 lbs it tows lighter than the 9,000-10,000 lb machines it competes with on capability, saving on trailer and truck requirements.
- The 2-year/2,000-hour warranty with no-derailment track guarantee removes the biggest fear buyers have about rubber-track undercarriages.
- Undercarriage upkeep is the ASV tax - dozens of wheels and bearings need regular attention, and rebuilds cost real money when neglected.
- The rubber tracks that grip so well in mud cut and chunk on rock, concrete, and demolition sites - this is a dirt and turf machine.
- The 2,300 lb rated capacity trails same-money conventional rivals like Kubota's SVL75-3, which lifts more per dollar.
- Yanmar parts and service expertise are harder to find at independent shops than Kubota or Deere equivalents.
- As a newer model the long-term durability record is short, and early adopters carry that uncertainty.
- Cab refinement is improved but still trails Cat and Deere flagships in noise, sealing, and display polish.
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.