Head to head
New Holland L320 against Gehl R165
The Gehl R165 saves $1,000; the New Holland L320 carries 362 lb more once both are rated the same way; the New Holland L320 moves 0.6 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | New Holland L320 | Gehl R165 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $48,000 | $47,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,000 lbs | 1,650 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 4,000 lbs | 3,275 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,000 lbs | 1,638 lbs |
| Engine power | 67 hp | 68 hp |
| Engine | FPT | Yanmar 4TNV98C |
| Auxiliary flow | 20.6 GPM | 20 GPM |
| Lift height | 121 in | 119 in |
| Operating weight | 6,470 lbs | 6,165 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Radial 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 | No |
| 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 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.
Gehl R165
- Typically priced thousands below a comparable Bobcat S66 or Cat 246, making it one of the best value buys in the 1,600-1,700 lb class.
- The Yanmar 4TNV98C diesel meets Tier 4 without a DPF headache on this power class, and owners praise it as a simple, reliable, easy-starting engine.
- Radial lift geometry with a 119-inch hinge pin height digs and grades aggressively at ground level, where farm and dirt-work operators spend most of their time.
- Buyers can choose T-bar hand controls, dual-hand controls, or joysticks, so operators coming from any brand feel at home quickly.
- Heavy 80K drive chains and a simple hydrostatic drivetrain mean fewer electronics to fail, and long-time Gehl owners report low lifetime repair costs.
- An optional counterweight kit bumps rated capacity to 1,800 lbs, letting the same machine handle heavier pallet and bale work.
- The wide cab opening and low entry step make it one of the easier skid steers to climb in and out of all day.
- The 20 GPM standard flow is modest for the class, and the 30 GPM high-flow package is an extra-cost option rather than standard equipment.
- Radial lift means reach at full height is limited, so loading tall dump trucks over the side takes more finesse.
- Two-speed travel is optional rather than standard, and single-speed base units feel slow moving across bigger sites.
- Self-leveling is not offered on this model, so operators must feather the bucket manually when lifting pallets and bales.
- Brand recognition is low among newer operators, and some owners report longer waits for backordered Gehl-specific parts.