Head to head
Yanmar TL65RS-1C against Yanmar TL75VS-1C
The Yanmar TL65RS-1C saves $10,000; the Yanmar TL75VS-1C carries 455 lb more once both are rated the same way.
| Spec | Yanmar TL65RS-1C | Yanmar TL75VS-1C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60,000 | $70,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,100 lbs | 2,555 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 6,000 lbs | 7,300 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,100 lbs | 2,555 lbs |
| Engine power | 67 hp | 71.5 hp |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TN86CHT | Yanmar 4TN86CHT |
| Auxiliary flow | 21.4 GPM | 21.4 GPM |
| Lift height | 120 in | 126.5 in |
| Operating weight | 8,575 lbs | 9,205 lbs |
| Lift path | Radial Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | Yes | 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
Yanmar TL65RS-1C
- The torsion-axle suspended undercarriage smooths out rough ground noticeably better than rigid-mounted rivals, letting operators carry full buckets faster without spilling.
- Visibility is a standout - the low sightlines, big glass, and standard rearview setup give close to 360-degree views, which operators say beats most small-frame competitors.
- A 7-inch color display with standard SmartAssist telematics comes on every unit, features that cost extra on many competing small CTLs.
- Standard 21.4 gpm auxiliary flow at 3,480 psi is strong for a 67 hp radial machine, and the 26.7 gpm high-flow option runs most mulchers' smaller heads.
- The radial lift path and 6,000 lb tipping load give it confident digging and grading manners, and the 2,100 lb rated capacity is honest for the frame size.
- Yanmar backs it with a 2-year/2,000-hour machine warranty plus a separate 1-year/1,000-hour track warranty, generous for a brand proving itself in the segment.
- Yanmar only entered the CTL market in 2023, so there is very little long-term field data on how these machines hold up past a few thousand hours.
- The compact-equipment dealer network is far thinner than Bobcat, Deere, or Kubota, and buyers in many regions face long drives for warranty service.
- The radial lift path limits reach and dump height at the top of the arc, so loading tall dump trucks is harder than with vertical-lift rivals.
- At 8,575 lbs it's heavier than some competing small-frame radials, which pushes trailer and tow-vehicle requirements up.
- The suspended undercarriage adds moving parts - torsion axles and extra pivots - that rigid-frame fans see as future maintenance items.
- Parts availability outside major metros can be slow while the parts network matures, a common complaint with new-to-market brands.
- Brand recognition matters at trade-in time, and 'Yanmar CTL' still draws blank stares from buyers who know the name only from mini excavators.
Yanmar TL75VS-1C
- The vertical lift path puts the hinge pin at 126.5 in, so it loads dump trucks and hoppers cleanly where radial machines in this class struggle.
- Yanmar's own 71.5 hp turbo diesel meets Tier 4 Final without DEF, one less fluid to stock and one less system to fail.
- The torsion-axle suspended undercarriage delivers a ride quality operators compare to ASV machines, letting them carry material faster over rough ground.
- Near-360-degree visibility from the cab with a standard suspended seat makes it one of the more comfortable mid-frames to run all day.
- A 7-inch color display and SmartAssist telematics are standard equipment, not options, which sweetens the value story against Bobcat and Deere.
- The 7,300 lb tipping load gives it a stable, planted feel with pallet forks, and the 2,555 lb rated capacity covers most landscape and construction loads.
- Machine-plus-track warranty coverage (2 yr/2,000 hr machine, 1 yr/1,000 hr tracks) is reassuring for a first-generation product.
- As a 2023-launch product there's minimal long-term reliability history, and early adopters are effectively the durability test fleet.
- Yanmar's CTL dealer network is still sparse compared with the big four, so service access varies wildly by region.
- Standard 21.4 gpm auxiliary flow is midpack, and the 26.7 gpm high-flow option still trails high-flow packages from Cat and Bobcat in this size.
- Resale is a question mark - the used market hasn't priced first-generation Yanmar CTLs yet.
- No DEF is nice, but the engine still carries a DPF, so short-cycle users will deal with regen interruptions.
- Yanmar's own TL75VP now sits beside it at the same 71.5 hp with a faster, lower-ground-pressure undercarriage, so the two overlap in the same showroom and a buyer has to know which track they want.