Head to head
Case TV370B against Case SV280B
The Case TV370B saves $4,000; only the Case TV370B runs tracks, so their advertised capacities are not measured the same way; only the Case TV370B 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 TV370B | Case SV280B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $76,000 | $80,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 3,700 lbs | 2,800 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 7,400 lbs | 5,600 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,590 lbs | 2,800 lbs |
| Engine power | 74 hp | 74 hp |
| Engine | FPT | FPT |
| Auxiliary flow | 24.2 GPM | 24.2 GPM |
| Lift height | 131.6 in | 130 in |
| Operating weight | 9,945 lbs | 8,000 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical 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 TV370B
- The 74 hp FPT engine needs no DEF and no SCR system, so owners skip the fluid top-offs and dosing-system failures that plague higher-horsepower rivals.
- A 3,700 lb rated capacity and 131.6-inch hinge pin let it load dump trucks and stack full pallets with ease - capacity that usually costs Cat 275 or Bobcat T86 money.
- Torque is the story rather than horsepower - the FPT pulls hard into piles, and operators are consistently surprised how much machine 74 hp moves.
- Case's cab is one of the widest in the industry, and the huge door opening and low entry make it a favorite among bigger operators who feel cramped in a Bobcat.
- The one-piece welded lift arm design is stout, and long-term owners report the loader geometry stays tight where multi-piece arms develop slop.
- The 8.0 mph two-speed travel and available ride control make long ground moves quick and keep material in the bucket over rough ground.
- The 'operator not fully present' seat and armrest sensor faults are a known B-series annoyance that can lock the machine until sensors are cleaned or replaced.
- At 74 hp pushing nearly 10,000 lbs, flow-hungry work like mulching feels underpowered next to 90-110 hp rivals even with the high-flow option.
- Owners report electrical gremlins and display glitches on B-series machines, and owners describe dealer software updates as a recurring fix.
- High-flow, ride control, and the performance cab package are all extra-cost options that push a well-equipped unit well past the attractive base price.
- The rigid-mount undercarriage rides rough at speed compared to torsion-suspended machines like ASV and Cat's suspended designs.
- The vertical-lift linkage limits mid-range reach compared to radial machines, so backfilling over walls takes more repositioning.
Case SV280B
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.