Head to head
Yanmar TL75VS-1C against Yanmar TL80VS-1C
The Yanmar TL75VS-1C saves $6,000; the Yanmar TL80VS-1C carries 345 lb more once both are rated the same way; the Yanmar TL80VS-1C moves 3.3 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | Yanmar TL75VS-1C | Yanmar TL80VS-1C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70,000 | $76,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,555 lbs | 2,900 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 7,300 lbs | 8,286 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,555 lbs | 2,900 lbs |
| Engine power | 71.5 hp | 71.5 hp |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TN86CHT | Yanmar 4TN86CHT |
| Auxiliary flow | 21.4 GPM | 24.7 GPM |
| Lift height | 126.5 in | 126.5 in |
| Operating weight | 9,205 lbs | 9,610 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical 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 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.
Yanmar TL80VS-1C
- Ground pressure of just 5.1 psi is the headline - the wide tracks float over finished lawns, wet clay, and sand where standard mid-frames rut and sink.
- The 8,286 lb tipping load makes it noticeably more stable than the TL75VS-1C with heavy pallets and full buckets at height.
- Standard auxiliary flow rises to 24.7 gpm on this model, and the 34.3 gpm high-flow option genuinely runs mulchers and cold planers.
- Yanmar's 71.5 hp turbo diesel avoids DEF entirely while still hitting Tier 4 Final, simplifying daily operation.
- Vertical lift with a 126.5 in hinge pin height loads trucks cleanly, making it a legitimate one-machine solution for landscape supply yards.
- The 7-inch display, SmartAssist telematics, and suspended seat are all standard, keeping the as-delivered price honest.
- The 2,900 lb rated operating capacity at a 9,610 lb operating weight is an efficient capacity-to-weight ratio for trailering.
- It's the same 71.5 hp engine pushing more machine than the TL75VS-1C, so operators note it works harder when mulching or climbing with full loads.
- Yanmar's thin CTL dealer network is the recurring worry, especially for buyers outside the Midwest and Southeast.
- The DPF remains, so frequent short cycles bring regen downtime.
- At 9,610 lbs with wide tracks it needs a 10k-plus trailer setup, more than some buyers expect from a 71.5 hp machine.
- Replacement wide tracks cost meaningfully more than standard-width rubber when the time comes.
- The 2026 TL80VP covers the same ground at 3.9 psi and 9.1 mph, so this machine's case now rests on its steel-embedded track and 100 lb of extra rated capacity rather than on being the newest option.