Head to head

Case SV185B against Case SR210B

The Case SV185B saves $4,000; the Case SR210B carries 250 lb more once both are rated the same way.

Case

Case SV185B

$50,000

Vertical Lift

Case

$54,000

Radial Lift

Case SV185B and Case SR210B compared spec by spec
Spec	Case SV185B	Case SR210B
Price	$50,000	$54,000
Rated capacity, as advertised	1,850 lbs	2,100 lbs
Rated at	50% of tipping load	50% of tipping load
Tipping load	3,700 lbs	4,200 lbs
Capacity at its class convention	1,850 lbs	2,100 lbs
Engine power	60 hp	74 hp
Engine	Perkins/ISM	FPT
Auxiliary flow	24.2 GPM	24.2 GPM
Lift height	120 in	123 in
Operating weight	6,570 lbs	6,970 lbs
Lift path	Vertical Lift	Radial Lift
Rubber tracks	No	No
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

The predecessor SV185 was Case's best-selling skid steer for years, so the platform is thoroughly proven and used values stay liquid.
Two-speed travel (7.4 and 10.8 mph) is available, so it covers ground between barn and field far faster than single-speed entry machines.
Standard auxiliary flow is 24.2 GPM at 3,050 psi - the same standard flow Case gives its 74 hp mid-range machines, so most attachments run without paying for the high-flow package.
The optional 30.7 GPM high-flow package gives it attachment capability well beyond the typical 60 hp machine.
Simple, serviceable mechanicals and a familiar Perkins-family engine keep maintenance cheap and DIY-friendly.
The B-series cab update brought push-button start, an available 8-inch LCD display with backup camera, and switchable EH control patterns.
Case pricing undercuts vertical-lift competitors like the Bobcat S64, and the included 7-year telematics subscription adds value.

With 60 hp and 135 lb-ft of torque it works hard in heavy digging - operators pushing into packed piles wish for the SR210B's 74 hp.
Vertical-lift linkage adds complexity and pivot points over a radial design, meaning more pins and bushings to maintain long-term.
The 5,550 lb breakout force trails the radial SR175B by a wide margin, so it's the weaker digger of Case's two small frames.
Enclosed cab, two-speed, and EH controls are all options that push the real-world price well above base.
Owners report occasional B-series sensor and electrical glitches that can require a dealer visit to clear.
Resale value trails the big three brands, partially offsetting the lower purchase price at trade-in.

The 3.4L FPT's Tier 4 solution uses only cooled EGR and a DOC - no DPF regens and no DEF tank - which owners rank among the lowest-hassle emissions setups in the industry.
The 3.4L engine is huge for a 74 hp machine, and its 232 lb-ft of torque lugs through hard digging where smaller-displacement rivals stall.
The 24.2 GPM standard flow leads the mid-frame class and runs many attachments that force competitors into high-flow upgrades.
The B-series cab is wide with a big door opening and great sightlines, and the available 8-inch LCD display with backup camera modernizes the operator station.
Case pricing undercuts a comparable Bobcat S64 or Cat 250 build, and the included 7-year telematics subscription adds ongoing value.

Radial geometry gives up reach and dump height at the top of the arc, so loading tall dump trucks is harder than in the vertical-lift SV280B.
The 2,100 lb capacity sits in a crowded middle ground - heavy pallet work quickly points buyers to the SR240B or SV280B instead.
Owners report occasional sensor faults and electrical gremlins on B-series machines, sometimes requiring dealer software updates.
Two-speed, enclosed cab with A/C, and EH controls are extra-cost options that push real-world prices well past base.
The FPT engine, while stout, is less familiar to independent mechanics than Kubota or Cat power, complicating out-of-warranty repairs.
At 6,970 lbs it needs a 3/4-ton truck and proper trailer, losing the easy-towing appeal of Case's small frames.