Head to head
New Holland L328 against New Holland L334
The New Holland L334 saves $1,000; the New Holland L334 carries 600 lb more once both are rated the same way; the New Holland L334 moves 0.2 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | New Holland L328 | New Holland L334 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $66,000 | $65,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,800 lbs | 3,400 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 5,600 lbs | 6,800 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,800 lbs | 3,400 lbs |
| Engine power | 74 hp | 90 hp |
| Engine | FPT | FPT |
| Auxiliary flow | 24 GPM | 24.2 GPM |
| Lift height | 129 in | 131 in |
| Operating weight | 7,895 lbs | 9,100 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 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 L334
- With 3400 lbs of rated capacity and a 101.6-inch dump height, it clears the sides of grain trucks and dump bodies that stall smaller verticals.
- The 90 hp FPT engine's 282 lb-ft of torque keeps bucket-and-boom hydraulics fast even under full load, which owners consistently praise.
- The 39.5 GPM high-flow option at 3450 psi runs mulchers, cold planers, and snow blowers that mid-frame machines can't feed.
- Standard dual-range transmission tops 7.7 mph in low and well over 11 mph in high, saving real time on big pads and farm lots.
- It undercuts the Case SV340B and Bobcat S770-class machines on price while sharing proven CNH running gear.
- The wide 300 Series cab with 8-inch display and backup camera is genuinely comfortable for all-day loading cycles.
- At 9100 lbs it needs a heavy trailer and a serious tow vehicle, so it's not a machine you casually move between jobs.
- The 90 hp engine requires DEF and full aftertreatment, adding cost and potential regen headaches versus sub-75 hp machines.
- Standard 24.2 GPM flow is unremarkable for the class - you pay extra for high flow that some rivals bundle.
- A machine this heavy on wheels rutting soft ground pushes many buyers toward the C345 tracked equivalent instead.
- Owners report emissions-system sensors and wiring niggles on FPT engines that can sideline the machine far from a dealer.