Head to head
Case TR340B against ASV VT-75-1C
The ASV VT-75-1C saves $1,000; the Case TR340B carries 80 lb more once both are rated the same way; the Case TR340B moves 2.8 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | Case TR340B | ASV VT-75-1C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74,000 | $73,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 3,400 lbs | 2,300 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 6,800 lbs | 6,571 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,380 lbs | 2,300 lbs |
| Engine power | 90 hp | 72 hp |
| Engine | FPT | Yanmar 4TN86CHT |
| Auxiliary flow | 24.2 GPM | 21.4 GPM |
| Lift height | 127 in | 126.5 in |
| Operating weight | 10,000 lbs | 7,915 lbs |
| Lift path | Radial 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
Case TR340B
- The TR340B is Case's most powerful radial CTL, and operators doing heavy dirt work praise its 8,700 lb bucket breakout force for digging and dozing.
- The 3,400 lb rated capacity and 90 hp give it serious muscle for grading, backfilling, and moving heavy material efficiently.
- Case cabs are roomy and comfortable with good visibility, and owners appreciate the low-effort EH controls over long days.
- Case pricing undercuts equivalent Bobcat and Cat CTLs, so value-focused buyers feel they get big-frame capability for less money.
- The 24.2 GPM standard flow (with high-flow available) handles a wide range of attachments without immediately needing the upgrade.
- Owners report the FPT engine pulls strongly and the machine feels planted and stable when pushing heavy piles.
- Radial lift limits dump height and reach at the top, so loading high-sided trucks is awkward compared to the vertical-lift TV450B.
- Track and undercarriage costs are significant, and owners note replacement parts add up, especially on abrasive ground.
- Some owners report electronic and sensor issues on FPT-engined machines that can be tricky to diagnose without a good dealer.
- The attachment and used-implement ecosystem isn't as deep as Bobcat's, limiting options in certain markets.
- Dealer support quality varies widely by region, and owners say the ownership experience depends heavily on the local dealer.
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.