Head to head
Case TV370B against John Deere 325 P-Tier
The Case TV370B moves 3.2 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | Case TV370B | John Deere 325 P-Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $76,000 | $76,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 3,700 lbs | 2,590 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 7,400 lbs | 7,400 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,590 lbs | 2,590 lbs |
| Engine power | 74 hp | 74 hp |
| Engine | FPT | Yanmar |
| Auxiliary flow | 24.2 GPM | 21 GPM |
| Lift height | 131.6 in | 126 in |
| Operating weight | 9,945 lbs | 9,500 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical 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 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.
John Deere 325 P-Tier
- The 74 hp Yanmar deliberately stays under the emissions threshold that would require DEF, so ownership stays simple with no fluid to buy or dosing system to fail.
- Vertical lift with a 126-inch hinge pin height places 2,590 lbs over tandem dump truck sides - the core task mid-frame CTLs get bought for.
- The P-Tier cab is a genuine step up from the 325G: bigger door opening, more interior volume, better sealing, and quieter at full throttle.
- EH ISO joystick controls are standard with adjustable boom and drive response, letting each operator dial the machine to their preference.
- Optional high-flow hydraulics open up mulchers and cold planers that the small-frame 317 P-Tier can never run.
- Ride control smooths loaded travel across rough ground, keeping material in the bucket at transport speed.
- The 325G it replaces was one of the best-selling CTLs in America, so parts, service knowledge, and attachments are everywhere.
- The 74 hp ceiling means it gives up real pushing and mulching power to 100+ hp rivals like the Takeuchi TL11R3 and Cat 275.
- A well-optioned cab machine with high flow crosses into the low-$80k range, close to larger and more powerful competitors.
- The mid-frame undercarriage still costs real money to maintain - budget for tracks, rollers, and idlers by 1,500 hours of hard use.
- Operators report the standard-flow 21 GPM circuit limits snowblower and trencher performance unless you pay for high flow up front.
- At 9,500 lbs plus trailer it pushes past what a half-ton pickup should tow, so most buyers need a 3/4-ton or larger truck.
- Early-production P-Tier machines have limited long-term reliability history compared to the thoroughly proven 325G.