Head to head
Yanmar TL75VS-1C against JCB 2TS-7T Teleskid
The Yanmar TL75VS-1C carries 407 lb more once both are rated the same way; the Yanmar TL75VS-1C moves 2.8 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | Yanmar TL75VS-1C | JCB 2TS-7T Teleskid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70,000 | $70,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,555 lbs | 2,096 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 34% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 7,300 lbs | 6,138 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,555 lbs | 2,148 lbs |
| Engine power | 71.5 hp | 74 hp |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TN86CHT | JCB by Kohler 2.5L |
| Auxiliary flow | 21.4 GPM | 18.6 GPM |
| Lift height | 126.5 in | 144 in |
| Operating weight | 9,205 lbs | 9,914 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Radial 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 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.
JCB 2TS-7T Teleskid
- The telescopic boom is a genuine one-of-a-kind in the small platform class - 12'0" of lift height and 7 feet of forward reach let it load high-sided trucks and stack bales no conventional CTL this size can touch.
- It digs 2 feet below grade with the boom extended, so light trenching, footing cleanup, and loading out of pits happen without bringing in an excavator.
- The 74 hp JCB by Kohler engine needs no DPF or DEF, eliminating regen downtime and emissions fluid costs entirely.
- JCB claims 20% more breakout force than similarly sized machines, and owners confirm it digs harder than its footprint suggests.
- The cab is 47% larger than competitor small-platform machines, with climate control and switchable ISO/H-pattern controls.
- Capacity drops from 2,096 lbs retracted to 1,140 lbs at full boom extension, so the headline reach comes with real load limits.
- At 9,914 lbs it's heavy for a 2,100 lb capacity machine - conventional CTLs lift the same for thousands of pounds less weight and money.
- The telescopic boom adds wear points - extension pads, internal hoses, and a sliding section - that conventional fixed booms simply don't have.
- Standard 18.6 GPM auxiliary flow is modest, and you'll want the optional 29.4 GPM high-flow for hungry attachments.
- JCB's compact dealer network is thinner than Bobcat's or Cat's in much of the U.S., which matters for a specialized boom needing dealer service.
- Around $70,000 to start, it costs notably more than conventional CTLs with similar rated capacity.
- The left-side door is the only entry point, so obstructions on that side lock the operator out.