Head to head
New Holland C327 against Yanmar TL65RS-1C
The Yanmar TL65RS-1C carries 210 lb more once both are rated the same way; the New Holland C327 moves 2.8 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | New Holland C327 | Yanmar TL65RS-1C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,700 lbs | 2,100 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 35% 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 | Yanmar 4TN86CHT |
| Auxiliary flow | 24.2 GPM | 21.4 GPM |
| Lift height | 123 in | 120 in |
| Operating weight | 8,270 lbs | 8,575 lbs |
| Lift path | Radial Lift | Radial 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
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.
Yanmar TL65RS-1C
- The torsion-axle suspended undercarriage smooths out rough ground noticeably better than rigid-mounted rivals, letting operators carry full buckets faster without spilling.
- Visibility is a standout - the low sightlines, big glass, and standard rearview setup give close to 360-degree views, which operators say beats most small-frame competitors.
- A 7-inch color display with standard SmartAssist telematics comes on every unit, features that cost extra on many competing small CTLs.
- Standard 21.4 gpm auxiliary flow at 3,480 psi is strong for a 67 hp radial machine, and the 26.7 gpm high-flow option runs most mulchers' smaller heads.
- The radial lift path and 6,000 lb tipping load give it confident digging and grading manners, and the 2,100 lb rated capacity is honest for the frame size.
- Yanmar backs it with a 2-year/2,000-hour machine warranty plus a separate 1-year/1,000-hour track warranty, generous for a brand proving itself in the segment.
- Yanmar only entered the CTL market in 2023, so there is very little long-term field data on how these machines hold up past a few thousand hours.
- The compact-equipment dealer network is far thinner than Bobcat, Deere, or Kubota, and buyers in many regions face long drives for warranty service.
- The radial lift path limits reach and dump height at the top of the arc, so loading tall dump trucks is harder than with vertical-lift rivals.
- At 8,575 lbs it's heavier than some competing small-frame radials, which pushes trailer and tow-vehicle requirements up.
- The suspended undercarriage adds moving parts - torsion axles and extra pivots - that rigid-frame fans see as future maintenance items.
- Parts availability outside major metros can be slow while the parts network matures, a common complaint with new-to-market brands.
- Brand recognition matters at trade-in time, and 'Yanmar CTL' still draws blank stares from buyers who know the name only from mini excavators.