Head to head
Gehl RT165 against Gehl V210
The Gehl V210 saves $6,850; only the Gehl RT165 runs tracks, so their advertised capacities are not measured the same way; the Gehl V210 moves 4.2 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit; only the Gehl RT165 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 | Gehl RT165 | Gehl V210 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64,850 | $58,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 1,650 lbs | 2,100 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 4,715 lbs | 4,200 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 1,650 lbs | 2,100 lbs |
| Engine power | 70 hp | 69 hp |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TNV98C | Yanmar 4TNV98C |
| Auxiliary flow | 18.7 GPM | 22.9 GPM |
| Lift height | 120 in | 120.5 in |
| Operating weight | 8,020 lbs | 7,480 lbs |
| Lift path | Radial Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | Yes | No |
| High flow available | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosed cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Two-speed travel available | No | 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
Gehl RT165
- New RT165s routinely sell for several thousand dollars less than comparably-equipped Bobcat and Cat machines, and value is the number one reason owners pick Gehl.
- IdealTrax automatic track tensioning removes the grease-cylinder ritual entirely - the system tensions the tracks when the engine starts, which extends track and bearing life and makes track swaps a 15-minute job.
- The 69.9 hp Yanmar 4TNV98C is naturally aspirated and needs no DEF, so owners get simple, proven Tier 4 compliance without babysitting an SCR system.
- The swing-out rear cooler takes minutes to open and blow clean, a genuinely useful design touch for anyone running in dusty or seedy conditions.
- A 119.6-inch hinge pin height and 91.7-inch dump height let it load full-size dump trucks that shorter small-frame machines can't clear.
- Gehl's standard 2-year/2,000-hour full-machine warranty beats the 1-year coverage that several premium brands still ship with.
- Gehl's dealer network is far thinner than Bobcat, Cat, or Deere, and owners in underserved regions report waiting days for parts that competitors stock on the shelf.
- Ground speed is single-speed only at 7 mph, so long carries across a big site take noticeably longer than on a two-speed machine.
- The radial-only lift path gives up reach at full height, so loading over high truck sides takes more finesse than a vertical-lift machine.
- The rigid undercarriage rides rough on frozen or rutted ground compared to ASV's suspended tracks, and operators feel it over a long day.
- The 30.1 GPM high-flow option is marginal for hungry attachments like mulching heads that really want 35+ GPM.
- Air conditioning, cab enclosure, and self-leveling are all extra-cost options, so a fully-equipped machine narrows the price gap that draws buyers in.
- Manitou Group sells the same machine under its own name, and some buyers worry about long-term Gehl brand support as the company consolidates around Manitou.
Gehl V210
- As a 2023-introduced model it's one of the freshest designs in Gehl's lineup, with updated ergonomics over the older R-series cabs.
- The naturally aspirated Yanmar 4TNV98C is the same base engine family Gehl has run for years, with a strong reputation for simple reliability.
- An optional 30 GPM high-flow package covers most hydraulic attachments short of the largest mulchers.
- Optional two-speed pushes travel to over 11 mph, quick for a wheeled machine moving between piles on a big yard.
- Available switchable self-leveling keeps forks flat automatically but can be turned off for precise bucket work.
- An optional counterweight kit raises rated capacity to about 2,250 lbs for heavier pallet loads.
- Gehl's limited dealer network remains the brand's biggest weakness, and a newer model means fewer techs have hands-on experience with it.
- The 120.5-inch hinge pin height trails the V270's 130-plus inches, so the tallest truck sides still favor its bigger sibling.
- At 7,480 lbs it needs a heavy trailer, giving up the easy-towing advantage of Gehl's smaller frames.
- Options add up quickly - cab, A/C, two-speed, high-flow, and self-leveling are all extra-cost items.
- The 22.9 GPM standard flow is adequate but unremarkable when Case and Cat ship similar or better flow standard.