Case TR310B vs Case SV280B

Case

Case TR310B

$65,000

4.4★ (200)

Case

$63,000

4.4★ (210)

Quick take: The Case SV280B costs $2,000 less; the Case TR310B has a higher rated operating capacity (3,100 vs 2,800 lbs).

✓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.
✓Radial geometry keeps the load in close through the dig zone, giving excellent grading feel and prying power at ground level.
✓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.
✗Case's dealer network is thinner than Bobcat's and Deere's in many regions, and owners report waiting on FPT engine and undercarriage parts.
✗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.

✓The 74 hp FPT needs no DPF and no DEF - a maintenance-free Tier 4 setup owners repeatedly cite as the reason they picked Case over 74 hp rivals that still carry filters.
✓A 130-inch hinge pin and vertical lift path clear tall dump trucks and hoppers that mid-frame machines can't reach.
✓The 3.4L engine's 232 lb-ft of torque does the work of higher-horsepower rivals, and operators are consistently surprised what 74 hp moves.
✓The 24.2 GPM standard flow leads the class, and the 37.6 GPM combined high-flow option covers demanding attachments.
✓Case's cab is one of the widest in the industry, and the big door opening and low entry make it a favorite of larger operators.
✓A heavy-duty hydraulic coupler comes standard on this frame size, so attachment swaps happen without leaving the seat.
✓Price per pound of capacity undercuts the Bobcat S76 and Cat 260 by a meaningful margin, making it a value pick among large frames.
✓The standard backup camera and excellent sightlines to the bucket corners earn strong visibility marks from operators.

✗At 74 hp pushing an 8,000 lb machine, flow-hungry work like mulching feels underpowered next to the 90 hp SV340B and rival large frames.
✗The operator-presence seat and armrest sensor faults are a known B-series annoyance that can lock out hydraulics until sensors are cleaned or replaced.
✗Case's construction dealer network is thinner than Bobcat's or Deere's in many regions, and FPT parts waits are a recurring complaint.
✗Vertical-lift linkage limits mid-range reach versus radial machines, so backfilling over walls takes extra repositioning.
✗Resale values trail Bobcat, Cat, and Deere - the flip side of the attractive purchase price appears at trade-in.
✗Owners report electrical gremlins and display glitches that often need dealer software updates to resolve.
✗High-flow, ride control, and the comfort cab package are extra-cost options that push a loaded unit well past base price.
✗At 8,000 lbs it needs serious towing equipment, and the wheeled configuration gives up soft-ground capability to the tracked TV370B.