Case TV370B vs New Holland C345
Quick take: The New Holland C345 has a higher rated operating capacity (4,500 vs 3,700 lbs); the New Holland C345 has more engine power (90 vs 74 hp).
| Spec | Case TV370B | New Holland C345 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84,000 | $84,000 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (240) | 4.4★ (190) |
| Type | Compact Track Loader | Compact Track Loader |
| Lift Path | Vertical Lift | Vertical Lift |
| ROC | 3700 lbs | 4500 lbs |
| Engine HP | 74 hp | 90 hp |
| Operating Weight | 9945 lbs | 10610 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 7400 lbs | 9000 lbs |
| Lift Height | 131.6 in | 131 in |
| Hydraulic Flow | 24.2 GPM | 24.2 GPM |
| Engine | FPT | FPT |
| 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.
New Holland C345
- ✓4500 lbs of rated capacity moves full pallets of block or wet material that mid-frame CTLs simply can't pick, and owners say it feels planted doing it.
- ✓The 90 hp FPT with 9,188 lbf of bucket breakout force powers through packed piles that stall 74 hp machines.
- ✓Super Boom reach puts loads over 100 inches high and deep into truck beds - a decisive advantage over radial big-frames.
- ✓The 39.9 GPM high-flow option at 3450 psi runs forestry mulchers and cold planers competently.
- ✓At 4.4 psi ground pressure it treads lighter than its 10,610 lb weight suggests, sparing finished grades.
- ✓Substantially cheaper than the Case TV450B and Bobcat T770-class machines it competes with head-on.
- ✓The wide 300 Series cab with 8-inch display and backup camera keeps operators comfortable through long loading cycles.
- ✓Popular with dairy and grain operations, where the ag-dealer crossover gives NH better service coverage than in construction markets.
- ✗New Holland's construction dealer network is thin in many regions, a real concern for a machine bought to work every day.
- ✗At 10,610 lbs plus attachments it needs a 14k-rated trailer and a serious tow vehicle.
- ✗The 90 hp engine carries full DEF aftertreatment, adding cost and regen downtime versus sub-75 hp machines.
- ✗Resale values trail Bobcat, Cat, and Deere in the large-frame CTL market.
- ✗Undercarriage wear on a machine this heavy is expensive - tracks, rollers, and idlers add up quickly in rocky conditions.
- ✗The Super Boom linkage demands consistent greasing across many pivots, and slop develops fast when neglected.
- ✗Standard 24.2 GPM flow is unremarkable for a 90 hp machine - the high-flow package is nearly mandatory for attachment users.
- ✗Owners report FPT emissions electronics can throw codes that require dealer software to clear, painful when the dealer is hours away.