Head to head
New Holland L328 against New Holland C332
Only the New Holland C332 runs tracks, so their advertised capacities are not measured the same way; the New Holland C332 moves 0.2 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit; only the New Holland C332 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 L328 | New Holland C332 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $66,000 | $66,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,800 lbs | 3,200 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 5,600 lbs | 6,400 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,800 lbs | 2,240 lbs |
| Engine power | 74 hp | 74 hp |
| Engine | FPT | FPT |
| Auxiliary flow | 24 GPM | 24.2 GPM |
| Lift height | 129 in | 131 in |
| Operating weight | 7,895 lbs | 9,630 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | No | 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 L328
- The 129-inch hinge-pin height is exceptional for a medium frame, so stacking pallets and loading tall hoppers is genuinely easy.
- The L328 undercuts Bobcat and Cat on price, so value-focused buyers feel they get premium lift geometry for less money.
- The cab is roomy with good visibility, and owners appreciate the comfortable layout and low-effort controls over long days.
- The 24 GPM standard flow is generous, and the high-flow option opens up demanding attachments for added versatility.
- Two-speed travel comes standard, making ground-to-ground moves quick on larger sites.
- Resale value trails the big three brands, so the lower purchase price is partly offset by a steeper depreciation hit.
- Some owners report electrical and sensor issues on FPT-engined machines that can be frustrating to diagnose.
- The Super Boom linkage adds pivot points and grease zerks, which owners note require diligent maintenance to avoid wear.
- The attachment and used-implement ecosystem isn't as deep as Bobcat's, limiting options in some markets.
- Because dealers are sparse, warranty and service experience varies widely by location.
- The vertical-lift geometry that helps loading compromises some low-end digging force versus a radial-lift machine.
New Holland C332
- Shares the C337's large frame and Super Boom geometry, so you get the same 101.6-inch dump height and 37 inches of reach for less money.
- The long track base and 9630 lb weight make it notably stable carrying loads over rough ground compared to mid-frame CTLs.
- The 37.6 GPM high-flow option feeds mulchers and cold planers that stall lesser machines in this price bracket.
- The wide 300 Series cab with 8-inch display, backup camera, and low-effort EH joysticks earns consistent comfort praise.
- Priced below comparable Bobcat T595/T64-class verticals while offering a bigger frame than those machines.
- New Holland's construction dealer network is thin in many regions, and owners cite parts and service access as the brand's biggest weakness.
- At 9630 lbs it demands a heavy-duty trailer and truck, effectively the same transport burden as the C337 with less capacity.
- The Super Boom linkage has many pivot points that develop slop on high-hour machines without diligent greasing.
- Vertical-lift geometry gives up some ground-level digging force versus radial machines like its C327 stablemate.
- Standard 24.2 GPM flow is midpack, and the worthwhile high-flow package is an extra-cost option.
- FPT emissions sensors and wiring can throw nuisance codes that are frustrating to chase without a nearby dealer.
- Since it shares a frame with the C337, many buyers find the small price gap pushes them up a model - the C332 can be hard to justify.