Head to head
Case TR340B against Bobcat T650
The Case TR340B saves $564; the Bobcat T650 carries 120 lb more once both are rated the same way; the Case TR340B moves 1.2 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | Case TR340B | Bobcat T650 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74,000 | $74,564 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 3,400 lbs | 2,500 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 6,800 lbs | 7,143 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,380 lbs | 2,500 lbs |
| Engine power | 90 hp | 74 hp |
| Engine | FPT | Bobcat (Doosan) D34 |
| Auxiliary flow | 24.2 GPM | 23 GPM |
| Lift height | 127 in | 124 in |
| Operating weight | 10,000 lbs | 8,980 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.
Bobcat T650
- Over a decade of production means every quirk is documented, every mechanic knows it, and owners call it one of the most proven CTL platforms ever built - there are no surprises left in a T650.
- Bobcat's 74 hp Tier 4 engine skips the DPF entirely, so owners never deal with regen cycles or clogged filters that sideline competitor machines mid-job.
- The vertical lift path and 124-inch hinge pin height load tri-axle dump trucks and stack pallets high with ease, which is exactly why grading and material-handling crews standardized on it.
- As a Classic-line machine it undercuts the newer T66 on price by thousands while offering more rated capacity (2,570 vs 2,450 lbs), a trade plenty of buyers happily make.
- The used market is enormous - rental fleets turned over thousands of T650s, so parts, tracks, and complete machines are cheap and everywhere, and resale liquidity is excellent.
- The optional 30.5 GPM high-flow package runs mulchers, cold planers, and stump grinders, giving it attachment range well beyond its frame size.
- The swing-open tailgate and transversely-mounted engine give easy access to filters and daily checks, and forum mechanics consistently rank it among the easiest CTLs to service.
- The M-Series cab is louder and rides rougher than the newer R-Series T66/T76, and operators who demo both say the refinement gap is obvious on long days.
- The undercarriage is solid-mounted as standard and the ride across rough ground is punishing at travel speed; roller suspension and ride control are options, so a machine that will cover distance needs them specified up front.
- Standard 23 GPM auxiliary flow is only adequate - flow-hungry attachments really need the high-flow option, which adds meaningful cost.
- Bobcat parts and dealer labor pricing run notoriously high, and owners grumble that filters, tracks, and fittings cost far more than aftermarket equivalents.
- As a Classic (outgoing) model it lacks modern touches like the clear-side cab, improved pressurization, and touch display of current-generation machines.
- At 9,113 lbs plus a trailer and attachments you're past what a half-ton truck should tow, so budget for a three-quarter-ton or bigger to move it legally.