Case TV370B vs Gehl VT320
Quick take: The Case TV370B costs $1,000 less; the Case TV370B has a higher rated operating capacity (3,700 vs 3,201 lbs); the Gehl VT320 has more engine power (114 vs 74 hp).
| Spec | Case TV370B | Gehl VT320 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84,000 | $85,000 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (240) | 4.4★ (90) |
| Type | Compact Track Loader | Compact Track Loader |
| Lift Path | Vertical Lift | Vertical Lift |
| ROC | 3700 lbs | 3201 lbs |
| Engine HP | 74 hp | 114 hp |
| Operating Weight | 9945 lbs | 11799 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 7400 lbs | 9145 lbs |
| Lift Height | 131.6 in | 130 in |
| Hydraulic Flow | 24.2 GPM | 29 GPM |
| Engine | FPT | Deutz TD 3.6 |
| Tracks | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical lift | Yes | Yes |
| High-flow | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosed cab | Yes | Yes |
| Two-speed | Yes | Yes |
| Self-leveling | Yes | Yes |
| A/C & heat | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr / 2000 hr | 2 yr / 2000 hr |
Pros & cons
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.
- ✓Price per pound of capacity undercuts Bobcat, Cat, and Deere significantly, so value buyers get large-frame performance for mid-frame money.
- ✓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.
- ✓Standard backup camera and excellent sightlines to the bucket corners give it some of the best all-around visibility in the class.
- ✗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.
- ✗Case's construction dealer network is noticeably thinner than Bobcat's or Deere's in many regions, and owners report longer waits for FPT engine parts.
- ✗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.
- ✗Resale values trail Bobcat, Cat, and Deere - the flip side of the attractive purchase price shows up at trade-in time.
- ✗Owners report electrical gremlins and display glitches on B-series machines, and software updates at the dealer are a recurring theme on the forums.
- ✗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.
Gehl VT320
- ✓The 114 hp Deutz TD 3.6 with 339 ft-lbs of torque is one of the most powerful engines fitted to any compact track loader, and it never feels short of breath under a mulcher or a heaped bucket.
- ✓A 3,201 lb rating at a conservative 35% of the 9,145 lb tipping load means Bobcat-style 50% math would advertise over 4,500 lbs - stability with a loaded pallet is exceptional.
- ✓The vertical lift path with a 130-inch hinge pin and 100-inch dump height places loads straight over high-sided trucks and hoppers, exactly what the big-frame class is bought for.
- ✓The 29 GPM standard circuit and 38 GPM high-flow option feed flow-hungry mulching heads and cold planers properly, making it a legitimate budget forestry platform.
- ✓Nearly 12,800 lbs of drawbar pull and 9,900 lbs of breakout force give it grading and dozing muscle that embarrasses lighter machines.
- ✓IdealTrax automatic track tensioning protects the large, expensive undercarriage from the under-tension wear that plagues manually-adjusted big CTLs.
- ✓Buyers consistently report paying five figures less than a comparably-optioned Bobcat T870 or Cat 299D3, with a 2-year/2,000-hour warranty included.
- ✓Wide 18-inch tracks and 12 inches of ground clearance let this 11,800 lb machine float over soft ground that ruts up wheeled equipment badly.
- ✗The 114 hp Deutz sits above the 75 hp threshold, so it carries full Tier 4 aftertreatment with DEF - more complexity and regen downtime than Gehl's smaller DEF-free machines.
- ✗Two-speed drive is optional rather than standard, and the base machine's 5 mph single speed feels inexcusable on a flagship at this price.
- ✗Pilot joystick controls, cab enclosure, heat, and A/C are all extra-cost options, so a properly-equipped machine erodes the headline price advantage.
- ✗Deutz parts and service expertise are thinner on the ground in North America than the Kubota and Yanmar power in most competitors.
- ✗Gehl's limited dealer network is the biggest ownership risk on a production machine - a week down waiting for parts costs more than the purchase savings.
- ✗Resale values trail the Bobcat T870 and Cat 299D3 badly, which stings most in this price bracket.
- ✗At 11,799 lbs plus attachments it needs serious hauling equipment, pushing many owners into CDL territory with trailer and fuel.
- ✗The rigid-mounted undercarriage rides rougher than Cat's suspended 299 or ASV's Max-Series machines during long high-speed carries.