Head to head
New Holland L334 against New Holland C330
The New Holland C330 saves $2,000; only the New Holland C330 runs tracks, so their advertised capacities are not measured the same way; only the New Holland C330 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 L334 | New Holland C330 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65,000 | $63,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 3,400 lbs | 3,000 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 6,800 lbs | 6,000 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 3,400 lbs | 2,100 lbs |
| Engine power | 90 hp | 67 hp |
| Engine | FPT | Perkins |
| Auxiliary flow | 24.2 GPM | 24.2 GPM |
| Lift height | 131 in | 121 in |
| Operating weight | 9,100 lbs | 8,380 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | No | Yes |
| High flow available | Yes | No |
| 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 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.
New Holland C330
- The 67 hp engine keeps emissions equipment simple compared to 74-hp-plus machines, a genuine selling point for low-maintenance buyers.
- 3000 lbs of rated capacity from a 8380 lb machine is a strong capacity-to-weight ratio, making it very towable for what it lifts.
- Super Boom vertical lift delivers a 91.7-inch dump height with nearly 35 inches of reach, unusual for this weight class.
- The wide 300 Series cab with 8-inch display and backup camera matches the comfort of much more expensive machines.
- Priced below most 3000-lb-class vertical CTLs from Bobcat and Cat, it's a value pick for capacity shoppers.
- The newest addition to the 300 Series line, so it carries the latest EH controls, creep mode, and updated software.
- No high-flow option means mulchers, cold planers, and other flow-hungry attachments are off the table entirely.
- The 67 hp engine can feel underpowered pushing full buckets uphill compared to the 74 hp C332 sitting one rung up the line.
- New Holland's construction dealer network is thin in many regions, complicating parts and warranty support.
- Track and undercarriage wear parts add real operating cost versus the wheeled L-Series machines.
- Standard 24.2 GPM flow is adequate but unremarkable - competitors offer more without an upcharge.
- The Super Boom linkage has more pivots to grease than a radial arm, and neglect shows up as slop.
- Dealer stock of this specific model is sparse, so finding one to demo - or a rental to try - can be difficult.