Case TV370B vs John Deere 331 P-Tier
Quick take: The Case TV370B costs $2,000 less; the Case TV370B has a higher rated operating capacity (3,700 vs 3,150 lbs); the John Deere 331 P-Tier has more engine power (98 vs 74 hp).
| Spec | Case TV370B | John Deere 331 P-Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84,000 | $86,000 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (240) | 4.6★ (75) |
| Type | Compact Track Loader | Compact Track Loader |
| Lift Path | Vertical Lift | Vertical Lift |
| ROC | 3700 lbs | 3150 lbs |
| Engine HP | 74 hp | 98 hp |
| Operating Weight | 9945 lbs | 11914 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 7400 lbs | 9000 lbs |
| Lift Height | 131.6 in | 132 in |
| Hydraulic Flow | 24.2 GPM | 25 GPM |
| Engine | FPT | Yanmar 4TNV94FHT |
| 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.
John Deere 331 P-Tier
- ✓The 98 hp turbo Yanmar is a 7% power bump over the 331G, and operators pushing full buckets of wet clay report it holds ground speed where the old machine had to downshift.
- ✓The one-piece sealed and pressurized cab is dramatically quieter and cleaner than the G-Series - operators mowing and mulching in dusty conditions say the cab stays livable all day.
- ✓The 9,000 lb tipping load and long track base make it stable craning heavy loads at the full 132-inch hinge pin height, so loading tandem dump trucks feels routine.
- ✓EH controls with adjustable boom and drive response let each operator tune the machine, and the softest settings make it forgiving for green operators on finish grading.
- ✓The optional 39 GPM high-flow package runs mulching heads and stump grinders respectably, covering most attachment needs short of the dedicated high-flow 333/335 machines.
- ✓The 29.5-gallon fuel tank and efficient engine give a true full workday of runtime, which crews coming off the thirstier 331G notice on long grading days.
- ✓Deere's vertical-lift boom keeps the load path close to the machine through the lift, and pallet fork work at height is noticeably more stable than radial-lift competitors.
- ✓The touchscreen display, Bluetooth, optional Surround View cameras, and two-year/2,000-hour standard warranty bring the ownership experience up to par with Cat's next-gen CTLs.
- ✗The 50 lb ROC gain over the 331G is marginal, so owners upgrading purely for lift capacity will be underwhelmed by the spec sheet.
- ✗P-Tier pricing rose meaningfully over the outgoing G-Series, and a well-optioned 331 approaches what a base 333 P-Tier costs.
- ✗As a first-year model, early adopters are finding software bugs and sensor teething issues that require dealer flash updates.
- ✗At nearly 12,000 lbs it needs a 20k-class trailer and heavy tow vehicle, a real jump for owners moving up from mid-frame machines.
- ✗Rubber tracks and undercarriage remain the big ownership cost - expect thousands in undercarriage parts by the second or third set of tracks.
- ✗The Tier 4 Final aftertreatment adds DEF and regen cycles, and owners doing light-duty intermittent work see more frequent regens than they'd like.
- ✗Resale value for the new P-Tier line is unproven, while clean used 331Gs hold value on a long track record.
- ✗Standard 25 GPM flow is unchanged from the G-Series, so buyers running serious mulchers still have to pay up for the high-flow option or a bigger machine.