Head to head
Case TR270B against Case TR310B
The Case TR310B carries 280 lb more once both are rated the same way.
| Spec | Case TR270B | Case TR310B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65,000 | $65,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,700 lbs | 3,100 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 5,400 lbs | 6,200 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 1,890 lbs | 2,170 lbs |
| Engine power | 74 hp | 74 hp |
| Engine | FPT | FPT |
| Auxiliary flow | 24.2 GPM | 24.2 GPM |
| Lift height | 125.1 in | 125.1 in |
| Operating weight | 8,270 lbs | 8,880 lbs |
| Lift path | Radial Lift | Radial 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
Case TR270B
- The 74 hp FPT engine meets Tier 4 Final with just a maintenance-free DOC - no DEF, no DPF regens - so owners skip the emissions headaches that plague competitors in this class.
- At 8,270 lbs it's one of the few tracked machines a 3/4-ton truck and 10k trailer can legally haul with a bucket, which small operators call the deciding factor over a TR310B.
- The narrow frame and 12.6-inch tracks squeeze through backyard gates and side yards where mid-frame CTLs simply can't go.
- Case's cab is unusually wide and easy to enter for a small-frame machine, and bigger operators say it's noticeably less cramped than a Bobcat T450 or Cat 239D3.
- The 24.2 GPM standard flow is generous for the size class and runs augers, trenchers, and grapples that starve on competitors' 17-18 GPM small frames.
- Purchase price undercuts equivalent Bobcat and Cat small-frame CTLs by a wide margin, making it a popular first machine for new businesses.
- The one-piece welded chassis and simple radial linkage mean fewer wear points, and long-term owners report the loader geometry stays tight.
- The narrow 12.6-inch tracks put ground pressure at 5.9 psi - the highest in the B-Series - so it ruts soft lawns more than wider-tracked rivals it competes against.
- Radial lift limits reach and dump height at the top of the arc, so loading full-size dump trucks over the side is a stretch at 100.6 inches of dump height.
- The seat-bar and 'operator present' sensor faults common to B-series machines can lock the machine until sensors are cleaned or replaced.
- The 2,700 lb rated capacity sounds bigger than it works - the 1,890 lb 35% rating means a full pallet of sod or pavers is at the machine's limit.
- Resale values trail Bobcat and Cat small frames, so the lower purchase price is partly given back at trade-in time.
- Small-frame CTL track and undercarriage replacement still runs thousands of dollars, a cost wheeled-machine buyers underestimate.
- Owners report display glitches and electrical gremlins on B-series electro-hydraulic machines that usually mean a trip to the dealer for software updates.
Case TR310B
- The 74 hp FPT meets Tier 4 Final with only a maintenance-free DOC - no DEF tank, no DPF regens - which owners cite as the reason they picked it over a Bobcat T64 or Kubota SVL75.
- The 8,680 lb bucket breakout force is nearly identical to the 90 hp TR340B's, so it digs and grades far above what the horsepower number suggests.
- Wide 15.75-inch tracks drop ground pressure to 5.0 psi, and landscapers say it floats over finished lawns and wet ground noticeably better than the narrower TR270B.
- At 8,880 lbs it still tows behind a one-ton truck on a 12k trailer with a bucket - a threshold the 10,000 lb TR340B blows past.
- The 24.2 GPM standard aux flow runs trenchers, augers, and power rakes without the high-flow upcharge that competitors often require at this size.
- Case's wide cab, big door opening, and low entry are class-leading, and operators moving from Bobcat consistently comment on the extra shoulder room.
- It's typically several thousand dollars cheaper than a comparably equipped Bobcat T64 or Cat 259D3, and owners feel the value math clearly favors Case.
- Radial lift means less reach at full height than vertical-lift rivals, so centering loads over high dump-truck sides takes more finesse at the 100.6-inch dump height.
- The 'operator not present' seat and armrest sensor faults are a recurring B-series complaint that can shut down hydraulics mid-job.
- The 68 net hp works hard in heavy mulching or cold planing even with the 32.4 GPM high-flow option - flow-hungry attachment users should look at the TR340B.
- Resale values lag Bobcat, Cat, and Deere equivalents, giving back some of the purchase-price advantage at trade time.
- Owners report electrical gremlins and display glitches on B-series machines that typically require dealer software updates to resolve.
- Ride quality over rough ground is stiff compared to torsion-suspension machines like ASV, and operators note material bounces out of the bucket at speed without ride control.
- High-flow, ride control, and the premium cab package are all extra-cost options that push a well-equipped unit well past the attractive base price.