Head to head
New Holland C327 against New Holland C330
The New Holland C327 saves $3,000; the New Holland C330 carries 210 lb more once both are rated the same way.
| Spec | New Holland C327 | New Holland C330 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60,000 | $63,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,700 lbs | 3,000 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 5,400 lbs | 6,000 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 1,890 lbs | 2,100 lbs |
| Engine power | 74 hp | 67 hp |
| Engine | FPT | Perkins |
| Auxiliary flow | 24.2 GPM | 24.2 GPM |
| Lift height | 123 in | 121 in |
| Operating weight | 8,270 lbs | 8,380 lbs |
| Lift path | Radial Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | Yes | Yes |
| High flow available | Yes | No |
| 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
New Holland C327
- The 74 hp FPT engine and 8270 lb weight give it a strong power-to-weight feel for grading and pushing dirt.
- A 32.4 GPM high-flow option lets it run brush cutters and mulchers that many radial CTLs in this class can't feed.
- Track drive keeps it working in mud and on slopes where the wheeled 300 Series machines would spin out.
- The wide 300 Series cab, 8-inch display, and standard backup camera carry over from the pricier models unchanged.
- It's priced below the Case TR270B-class competition, making it one of the cheaper 74 hp CTLs from a major brand.
- Shared CNH platform parts with Case track loaders make sourcing wear items easier than the NH dealer count implies.
- The 98-inch dump height and modest reach make loading tall trucks awkward - buyers who load daily should step to the vertical-lift C-Series machines.
- Radial geometry arcs the load back over the machine as it lifts, limiting placement precision at full height.
- Track undercarriage maintenance costs are real - rollers, idlers, and rubber tracks add up fast versus a wheeled machine.
- At 8270 lbs it's heavier than several competing radial CTLs, which matters for trailering behind a 3/4-ton truck.
- Owners report FPT emissions sensors can throw nuisance codes that are annoying to diagnose without a nearby dealer.
- As the only radial CTL in the lineup it gets less marketing attention, and some dealers stock few units to demo or rent.
New Holland C330
- The 67 hp engine keeps emissions equipment simple compared to 74-hp-plus machines, a genuine selling point for low-maintenance buyers.
- 3000 lbs of rated capacity from a 8380 lb machine is a strong capacity-to-weight ratio, making it very towable for what it lifts.
- Super Boom vertical lift delivers a 91.7-inch dump height with nearly 35 inches of reach, unusual for this weight class.
- The wide 300 Series cab with 8-inch display and backup camera matches the comfort of much more expensive machines.
- Priced below most 3000-lb-class vertical CTLs from Bobcat and Cat, it's a value pick for capacity shoppers.
- The newest addition to the 300 Series line, so it carries the latest EH controls, creep mode, and updated software.
- No high-flow option means mulchers, cold planers, and other flow-hungry attachments are off the table entirely.
- The 67 hp engine can feel underpowered pushing full buckets uphill compared to the 74 hp C332 sitting one rung up the line.
- New Holland's construction dealer network is thin in many regions, complicating parts and warranty support.
- Track and undercarriage wear parts add real operating cost versus the wheeled L-Series machines.
- Standard 24.2 GPM flow is adequate but unremarkable - competitors offer more without an upcharge.
- The Super Boom linkage has more pivots to grease than a radial arm, and neglect shows up as slop.
- Dealer stock of this specific model is sparse, so finding one to demo - or a rental to try - can be difficult.