Case TR340B vs Case SV340B

Case

Case TR340B

$74,000

4.4★ (280)

Case

$70,000

4.4★ (260)

Quick take: The Case SV340B costs $4,000 less.

✓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.
✓Radial lift geometry keeps the load close for excellent digging and grading control down low, which earthmoving crews specifically value.
✓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.
✓The two-speed travel and strong tractive effort make it productive on large sites where ground-to-ground moves matter.
✓Owners report the FPT engine pulls strongly and the machine feels planted and stable when pushing heavy piles.

✗Case's dealer and parts network is thinner than the big three, and owners in some regions report frustrating waits for undercarriage and service parts.
✗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.
✗Resale value trails Bobcat and Cat CTLs, 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.
✗The attachment and used-implement ecosystem isn't as deep as Bobcat's, limiting options in certain markets.
✗Fit-and-finish is judged by some operators as a step below Cat and Bobcat refinement.
✗Dealer support quality varies widely by region, and owners say the ownership experience depends heavily on the local dealer.

✓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 133-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.
✓The large frame and heavy weight give a planted, stable feel when handling heavy pallets at full reach.

✗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.
✗Fit-and-finish is judged by some operators as a step below Cat and Bobcat refinement.
✗Dealer support quality varies widely by region, and owners say the ownership experience depends heavily on the local dealer.