Head to head
New Holland C327 against New Holland L320
The New Holland L320 saves $12,000; only the New Holland C327 runs tracks, so their advertised capacities are not measured the same way; the New Holland C327 moves 3.6 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit; only the New Holland C327 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 | New Holland C327 | New Holland L320 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60,000 | $48,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,700 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 5,400 lbs | 4,000 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 1,890 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Engine power | 74 hp | 67 hp |
| Engine | FPT | FPT |
| Auxiliary flow | 24.2 GPM | 20.6 GPM |
| Lift height | 123 in | 121 in |
| Operating weight | 8,270 lbs | 6,470 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 | 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 L320
- The 2000 lb rated capacity handles a full pallet of most materials, which is exactly why buyers step up from the L318.
- Super Boom vertical lift delivers a 91.7-inch dump height with nearly 30 inches of reach, so filling high-sided trucks is genuinely easy for the frame size.
- The 300 Series dual-range transmission comes standard, giving travel speeds over 11 mph for quick moves across larger sites.
- At 67 hp the FPT engine avoids DEF-heavy aftertreatment while offering noticeably more grunt than the 60 hp frames below it.
- The wide 300 Series cab, 8-inch LCD display, and standard backup camera make long days more comfortable than the class average.
- A 30.7 GPM high-flow option lets it run attachments normally reserved for larger machines.
- Resale values trail Bobcat, Cat, and Deere equivalents, which eats into the lower purchase price over an ownership cycle.
- The Super Boom linkage has more pivots and grease points than a radial arm, demanding disciplined maintenance to avoid slop.
- Vertical-lift geometry sacrifices some ground-level digging and prying power compared to radial-lift rivals.
- The 20.6 GPM standard flow is midpack - several competitors give more hydraulic flow without the high-flow upcharge.
- Owners report FPT-engined machines can throw sensor and emissions codes that are frustrating to chase without a nearby dealer.
- The cab pressurization and door sealing draw mixed reviews in dusty conditions versus Cat's D3-series machines.
- Wheeled traction limits wet-ground work, and there's no direct tracked twin at this exact capacity short of the C327.