Head to head
Cat 275 against Yanmar TL100VS
The Yanmar TL100VS saves $1,350; the Cat 275 carries 376 lb more once both are rated the same way.
| Spec | Cat 275 | Yanmar TL100VS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $112,000 | $110,650 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 4,156 lbs | 3,780 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 11,874 lbs | 10,800 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 4,156 lbs | 3,780 lbs |
| Engine power | 111 hp | 104 hp |
| Engine | Cat C3.6TA | Yanmar 4TNV94FHT |
| Auxiliary flow | 23 GPM | 23 GPM |
| Lift height | 134 in | 132 in |
| Operating weight | 12,401 lbs | 10,555 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
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.
- 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.
- As a newer platform, early adopters report software teething issues with the touchscreen and attachment recognition that needed dealer updates to sort out.
- 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.
Yanmar TL100VS
- The 103.5 hp turbo-intercooled Yanmar diesel with 291 ft-lb of torque puts it in genuine large-frame territory, and operators say it pushes and climbs with the big-name flagships.
- The 41 gpm high-flow option at nearly 4,000 psi runs full-size mulching heads properly, something mid-frame machines only pretend to do.
- An 11-foot hinge pin height and vertical lift path load tri-axle dump trucks with room to spare.
- The 10,800 lb tipping load makes it extremely stable with heavy attachments at full height.
- At 4.4 psi ground pressure it treads lighter than most machines with this much power, thanks to the weight spread over wide tracks.
- Standard 7-inch display, SmartAssist telematics, and a pressurized cab keep it competitive on comfort with premium rivals.
- Street pricing typically undercuts equivalent Cat and Bobcat flagships by a healthy margin, which is the core of its value pitch.
- It is no longer the newest machine in the line - the 2026 Posi-Track TL100VP sits beside it, and the TL100VP Forestry above it at 4,100 lb - so a buyer has to work out which undercarriage they want before price even comes up.
- The 103.5 hp engine sits above the 75 hp threshold, so it carries full Tier 4 aftertreatment and the added complexity that brings.
- Standard flow is only 23 gpm - unremarkable for the class - so the high-flow package is nearly mandatory for serious attachment work.
- At 10,555 lbs plus attachments you're into CDL-adjacent towing territory, which surprises smaller operators.
- Resale on a first-generation flagship is the biggest financial unknown in the lineup.
- Parts for the 4TNV94FHT are less commonly stocked than the ubiquitous smaller Yanmar engines, so some repairs wait on shipping.
- No factory smart-attachment or grade-control integration yet, features the same money buys from Bobcat and Cat.