Head to head
New Holland L318 against New Holland L320
The New Holland L318 saves $3,000; the New Holland L320 carries 200 lb more once both are rated the same way.
| Spec | New Holland L318 | New Holland L320 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45,000 | $48,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 1,800 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 3,600 lbs | 4,000 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 1,800 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Engine power | 60 hp | 67 hp |
| Engine | FPT | FPT |
| Auxiliary flow | 20.6 GPM | 20.6 GPM |
| Lift height | 120 in | 121 in |
| Operating weight | 6,230 lbs | 6,470 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | No | 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 L318
- Super Boom vertical lift in a small frame is rare - the 90.7-inch dump height loads full-size dump trucks that competitors' small radials struggle to clear.
- The 60 hp engine avoids DEF aftertreatment, keeping maintenance simpler and cheaper than 74-hp-class machines.
- The 300 Series cab is one of the widest in the industry, and operators moving up from older small frames notice the extra shoulder room immediately.
- A 30.7 GPM high-flow option is unusual in this size class and opens up attachments a small frame normally can't run.
- Priced below equivalent Bobcat S64-class machines, it delivers vertical-lift geometry for radial-lift money.
- The 8-inch LCD display with standard backup camera is a genuine step up from the spartan electronics typical of small frames.
- Shares CNH running gear with the Case SV185B, so parts commonality softens the thin New Holland dealer footprint.
- At 60 hp the engine can feel taxed running hydraulic-hungry attachments, especially with the high-flow package working hard.
- The 6230 lb weight is heavy for a small frame, so it needs a bigger trailer than the 1600-lb-class machines it competes against.
- Resale values lag Bobcat and Cat equivalents, eroding part of the purchase-price advantage.
- The 1800 lb capacity still falls short of a full pallet of many landscape materials, pushing some buyers to the L320.
- Owners report the backup camera and electronics add sensors that can throw codes annoying to diagnose far from a dealer.
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.