Head to head
Case TR340B against Case SV340B
The Case SV340B saves $4,000; only the Case TR340B runs tracks, so their advertised capacities are not measured the same way; only the Case TR340B runs rubber tracks.
These two are rated differently on purpose. A wheeled skid steer is rated at half its tipping load and a track loader at 35 per cent, because the track machine holds back more reserve. So the capacity rows below are not a like-for-like contest, and the tipping load row is the closer thing to one.
| Spec | Case TR340B | Case SV340B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74,000 | $70,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 3,400 lbs | 3,400 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 6,800 lbs | 6,800 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,380 lbs | 3,400 lbs |
| Engine power | 90 hp | 90 hp |
| Engine | FPT | FPT |
| Auxiliary flow | 24.2 GPM | 24.2 GPM |
| Lift height | 127 in | 131.6 in |
| Operating weight | 10,000 lbs | 9,100 lbs |
| Lift path | Radial Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | Yes | 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 |
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.
Case SV340B
- The SV340B is Case's biggest wheeled skid steer, and its 3,400 lb capacity and 9,530 lb bucket breakout force impress operators doing heavy loading and digging.
- The vertical lift with a 131.6-inch hinge-pin height makes loading the tallest trucks and hoppers easy, competitive with the best large frames.
- Case pricing undercuts Bobcat and Cat large-frame skid steers, so value-focused buyers feel they get a lot of capability for the money.
- The 24.2 GPM standard flow plus high-flow option runs a wide range of demanding attachments for versatility.
- Case cabs are roomy and comfortable with good visibility, and owners appreciate the low-effort EH controls over long days.
- The FPT engine pulls strongly, and owners doing heavy work report the machine handles demanding loads without straining.
- Two-speed travel comes standard, making ground-to-ground moves quick on larger sites.
- Case's dealer and parts network is thinner than the big three, and owners in some regions report frustrating waits for service parts.
- Resale value trails Bobcat, Cat, and Deere, so the lower purchase price is partly offset by a bigger depreciation hit.
- Some owners report electronic and sensor issues on FPT-engined machines that can be tricky to diagnose without a good dealer.
- As a wheeled machine it lacks the flotation of the TV450B, making it less suited to soft or muddy ground.
- At 90 hp some heavy operators wish for more power relative to the machine's high capacity for the toughest dirt work.
- The attachment and used-implement ecosystem isn't as deep as Bobcat's, limiting options in some markets.
- Dealer support quality varies widely by region, and owners say the ownership experience depends heavily on the local dealer.