Case SR240B vs Gehl R260
Quick take: The Case SR240B costs $1,000 less; the Gehl R260 has a higher rated operating capacity (2,600 vs 2,400 lbs); the Case SR240B has more engine power (74 vs 71 hp).
| Spec | Case SR240B | Gehl R260 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59,000 | $60,000 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (240) | 4.2★ (65) |
| Type | Wheeled Skid Steer | Wheeled Skid Steer |
| Lift Path | Radial Lift | Radial Lift |
| ROC | 2400 lbs | 2600 lbs |
| Engine HP | 74 hp | 71 hp |
| Operating Weight | 7400 lbs | 8200 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 4800 lbs | 5200 lbs |
| Lift Height | 125.1 in | 123 in |
| Hydraulic Flow | 24.2 GPM | 23.5 GPM |
| Engine | FPT | Yanmar 4TNV98CT |
| Tracks | No | No |
| Vertical lift | No | No |
| High-flow | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosed cab | Yes | Yes |
| Two-speed | Yes | Yes |
| Self-leveling | Yes | Yes |
| A/C & heat | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr / 2000 hr | 2 yr / 2000 hr |
Pros & cons
Case SR240B
- ✓The 8,680 lb bucket breakout force is the strongest of any radial B-series Case and embarrasses machines with far more horsepower in the dirt.
- ✓Tier 4 compliance via cooled EGR and a DOC only - no DPF regens, no DEF tank - keeps emissions maintenance at effectively zero.
- ✓The 3.4L FPT's 232 lb-ft of torque is the story rather than the 74 hp rating, and owners consistently report it lugs through hard pushing without stalling.
- ✓The 24.2 GPM standard flow with an available 37.6 GPM high-flow package runs a genuinely wide attachment range for a radial machine.
- ✓A heavy-duty hydraulic attachment coupler comes standard on the SR240B - it's only optional on the smaller B-series machines.
- ✓The B-series update added the 8-inch LCD display with backup camera, push-button start, and adjustable EH controls over the outgoing SR240.
- ✓Case's wide cab, big door opening, and low entry are repeatedly praised by larger operators who feel cramped in Bobcat and Deere mid-frames.
- ✓Price per pound of capacity undercuts a comparable Bobcat S76 or Cat 260 build by a healthy margin.
- ✗Radial lift geometry limits reach and dump height at the top of the arc, so loading tall trucks is the vertical-lift SV280B's job.
- ✗Case's construction dealer network is thinner than the big three, and slow parts availability is the most common owner complaint.
- ✗Owners report B-series sensor faults - the operator-presence seat sensor especially - that can lock out hydraulics until cleaned or replaced.
- ✗Resale value trails Bobcat, Cat, and Deere, clawing back some of the attractive purchase price at trade-in.
- ✗At 7,400 lbs with a bucket it's past half-ton towing territory, needing a 3/4-ton truck and a stout trailer.
- ✗Electrical gremlins and display glitches show up in owner forums often enough to be a pattern, usually resolved by dealer software updates.
- ✗High-flow, ride control, and the comfort cab package are all extra-cost options that move the real price well above base.
- ✗The FPT engine is less familiar to independent mechanics than Cat or Kubota power, which can complicate rural or out-of-warranty service.
Gehl R260
- ✓One of the few 2,600 lb-class machines with a radial boom, giving it enormous ground-level breakout force for bank digging and stump prying.
- ✓The 5,200 lb tipping load and 8,200 lb operating weight keep it planted under loads that make mid-frames dance.
- ✓Optional 35 GPM high-flow hydraulics feed mulchers, cold planers, and rock saws - genuine heavy-attachment capability.
- ✓The Yanmar 4TNV98CT turbo diesel is shared across the large-frame Gehl line, a proven engine owners describe as simple and durable.
- ✓Priced well below a comparable Cat 262 or Bobcat S86, which is the main reason buyers land on it.
- ✓Choice of T-bar, dual-hand, or joystick controls means any operator can jump in without relearning muscle memory.
- ✓Heavy 100K drive chains and a simple hydrostatic driveline hold up to years of hard pushing with minimal drivetrain repairs.
- ✓Manitou 2600 R parts commonality effectively doubles the dealer base for wear items and filters.
- ✗Radial lift on a big frame means limited reach at full height, so loading tall trucks is clumsier than with the vertical-lift V270.
- ✗At 8,200 lbs it's firmly in heavy-trailer territory, requiring a 14K trailer and a serious tow rig.
- ✗Gehl's dealer network is sparse in much of the country, and big-frame parts availability suffers most when the nearest dealer is hours away.
- ✗Soft resale value versus Cat, Bobcat, and Deere large-frames makes it a better keep-it-forever machine than a trade-cycle machine.
- ✗The cab tech package trails the majors - no factory touchscreen ecosystem or camera suite to match newer competitors.
- ✗High-flow, two-speed, A/C cab, and self-leveling all cost extra, and a loaded R260 quote closes much of the gap to the big brands.
- ✗The 123-inch hinge pin height is unremarkable for the class, so it wins on force rather than lift geometry.
- ✗Few rental fleets carry Gehl large-frames, so operators rarely get to try before buying.