Head to head
Case TV450B against Case SV280B
The Case SV280B saves $12,000; only the Case TV450B runs tracks, so their advertised capacities are not measured the same way; only the Case TV450B 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 TV450B | Case SV280B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $92,000 | $80,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 4,500 lbs | 2,800 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 9,000 lbs | 5,600 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 3,150 lbs | 2,800 lbs |
| Engine power | 90 hp | 74 hp |
| Engine | FPT | FPT |
| Auxiliary flow | 24.2 GPM | 24.2 GPM |
| Lift height | 131.6 in | 130 in |
| Operating weight | 10,610 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 TV450B
- The 4,500 lb rated capacity handles full pallets of block, sod, and stone that make 3,000 lb-class machines nervous, and owners say it genuinely replaces a small wheel loader.
- The optional enhanced high-flow package delivers hydraulic power at 4,000 psi, letting it run cold planers and heavy mulchers that usually demand a 110 hp machine.
- The 90 hp FPT's 282 lb-ft of torque pulls hard into piles without bogging, and operators consistently note it feels stronger than the spec-sheet horsepower.
- Vertical lift with a 131.6-inch hinge pin height places loads well over high-sided dump trucks and hopper feeders with room to spare.
- At 10,610 lbs it delivers near-Cat 275 capacity for meaningfully less money, and value-focused buyers say the price per pound of ROC is hard to beat.
- Ride control and two-speed travel keep material in the bucket on long ground moves, making it productive on big open sites.
- Unlike the 74 hp TV370B's DEF-free setup, the 90 hp engine uses SCR aftertreatment, so you're back to filling a DEF tank and living with dosing-system sensors.
- The 'operator not fully present' seat sensor faults common to B-series machines can lock out hydraulics until sensors are cleaned or replaced.
- At 10,610 lbs plus a trailer you're into CDL territory in many states, a jump owners coming from mid-frame machines don't always anticipate.
- Owners report electrical gremlins and display glitches on B-series machines, and owners describe dealer software updates as a recurring fix.
- Enhanced high-flow, ride control, and the premium cab package are expensive options that push a well-equipped unit well past base price.
- Resale values trail Bobcat, Cat, and Deere, so the attractive purchase price gives some value back at trade-in time.
- The rigid-mount undercarriage rides rough at speed compared to torsion-suspended machines like ASV, and tall vertical-lift towers limit rearward visibility.
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.