Cat 275 vs New Holland C362
Quick take: The Cat 275 costs $3,000 less; the New Holland C362 has a higher rated operating capacity (6,200 vs 4,156 lbs); the New Holland C362 has more engine power (114 vs 111 hp).
| Spec | Cat 275 | New Holland C362 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $112,000 | $115,000 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (120) | 4.4★ (130) |
| Type | Compact Track Loader | Compact Track Loader |
| Lift Path | Vertical Lift | Vertical Lift |
| ROC | 4156 lbs | 6200 lbs |
| Engine HP | 111 hp | 114 hp |
| Operating Weight | 12401 lbs | 16100 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 11874 lbs | 12400 lbs |
| Lift Height | 134 in | 140 in |
| Hydraulic Flow | 23 GPM | 24.2 GPM |
| Engine | Cat C3.6TA | 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 | 1 yr / 1000 hr | 2 yr / 2000 hr |
Pros & cons
Cat 275
- ✓The 4,156 lb rated operating capacity crushes the 299D3's 3,560 lbs, and owners moving pallets of block or full grapples of logs say the extra margin is obvious on the first day.
- ✓The 111 hp C3.6TA with 25%+ more torque than the old C3.8 keeps mulchers and cold planers at full RPM under load, and production-focused buyers report meaningfully faster acreage rates.
- ✓High Flow XPS delivers 34 GPM at 4,061 psi, among the strongest auxiliary hydraulic packages in the class, letting the 275 run attachments that used to require a dedicated mulching carrier.
- ✓The nearly 11,874 lb tipping load makes it extremely planted when craning heavy loads at full height, and operators say it out-lifts and out-stabilizes the Deere 333G they cross-rented.
- ✓The sealed one-piece pressurized cab with optional heated/ventilated air-ride seat is widely called the nicest operator station Cat has ever put in a compact machine.
- ✓Cat's Smart Attachment technology auto-recognizes tools like the Smart Dozer Blade and remaps the joysticks accordingly, which grading contractors say shortens the learning curve dramatically.
- ✓The 8-inch touchscreen with rearview camera and standard Product Link telematics makes fleet management practical, with remote hour and fault monitoring built in.
- ✓The 275 XE option gives an upgrade path to even more power on the same platform, so high-production buyers aren't forced to another brand for a top-spec machine.
- ✗Pricing lands well into six figures optioned up, a serious jump over the 299D3 it effectively replaces, and buyers say quotes vary widely between dealers.
- ✗The 111 hp C3.6TA requires DEF and a full Tier 4 Final aftertreatment system, adding a fluid, sensors, and regen behavior that the sub-75 hp models avoid entirely.
- ✗At 12,401 lbs plus attachment, transport requires a 14k-plus trailer and a heavy tow vehicle - several owners note it exceeds what their existing 3/4-ton setups can legally haul.
- ✗It's physically large for a 'compact' loader, and operators doing residential or tight-access work say it simply doesn't fit where a 265 or 255 will.
- ✗As a newer platform, early adopters report software teething issues with the touchscreen and attachment recognition that needed dealer updates to sort out.
- ✗Fuel burn at high-flow production work is substantial - owners running mulchers report double-digit gallons per hour, so operating cost per acre needs honest math.
- ✗Undercarriage wear costs scale with the weight, and track and roller replacement on this frame is notably more expensive than on the mid-size machines.
- ✗The complexity of the electro-hydraulic systems means field fixes are rare - downtime usually means a dealer visit, which rural owners flag as their biggest worry.
New Holland C362
- ✓6200 lbs of rated capacity and a 12,400 lb tipping load let it pick loads that would flip any mid-frame CTL - full pallets of block or super sacks are routine.
- ✓The 140-inch hinge pin height and Super Boom reach load the center of semi trailers and high-sided grain trucks with ease.
- ✓The 114 hp FPT diesel keeps hydraulics and drive strong simultaneously, so it doesn't bog mid-cycle under heavy load.
- ✓The 41.6 GPM high-flow option at 3450 psi feeds the most demanding mulchers and cold planers all day.
- ✓Shares its platform with the proven Case TV620B, so the heavy-duty undercarriage and structures have real field history behind them.
- ✓It undercuts the TV620B and other 6000-lb-class CTLs on price, making it the value pick at the extreme end of the market.
- ✓Tracks spread its bulk to a low ground pressure, letting it work soft ground a comparable wheel loader would rut badly.
- ✓The wide 300 Series cab with 8-inch display and backup camera stays comfortable and quiet even at full throttle.
- ✗At 16,100 lbs it needs a 20k-plus trailer and CDL-class towing, so moving it between jobs is a logistics exercise.
- ✗The purchase price and running costs approach small wheel loader territory, and some buyers conclude a loader is the better tool.
- ✗New Holland's construction dealer network is thin, and few dealers stock parts for this low-volume flagship.
- ✗Undercarriage wear on a machine this heavy is severe in rocky conditions - track and roller replacements are eye-wateringly expensive.
- ✗The 114 hp engine carries full DEF aftertreatment with regen cycles that owners of simpler machines don't deal with.
- ✗Its sheer size and turning footprint rule out the confined sites where compact machines are supposed to shine.
- ✗Resale is a question mark - the used market for 6000-lb-class NH CTLs is tiny compared to Bobcat or Cat equivalents.
- ✗Standard 24.2 GPM flow is oddly modest for the class, making the high-flow option effectively required to exploit the machine.