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Case SV185B
The Case SV185B is the smallest vertical-lift machine in Case's B-series wheeled lineup, pairing a 60 hp turbo diesel with an 1,850 lb rated capacity. The successor to Case's best-selling SV185, it's a farm and light-construction favorite that loads trucks and stacks pallets without the size, thirst, or price of a large frame.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓Vertical lift in a small frame is rare, and the near-straight lift path with 1,850 lbs of capacity handles pallet forks and truck loading that radial rivals this size can't.
- ✓The predecessor SV185 was Case's best-selling skid steer for years, so the platform is thoroughly proven and used values stay liquid.
- ✓The Tier 4 solution needs only a DOC - no DPF regens and no DEF - which farm owners in particular cite as a decisive low-maintenance advantage.
- ✓Two-speed travel (7.4 and 10.8 mph) is available, so it covers ground between barn and field far faster than single-speed entry machines.
- ✓The optional 30.7 GPM high-flow package gives it attachment capability well beyond the typical 60 hp machine.
- ✓Simple, serviceable mechanicals and a familiar Perkins-family engine keep maintenance cheap and DIY-friendly.
- ✓The B-series cab update brought push-button start, an available 8-inch LCD display with backup camera, and switchable EH control patterns.
- ✓Case pricing undercuts vertical-lift competitors like the Bobcat S64, and the included 7-year telematics subscription adds value.
Cons
- ✗With 60 hp and 135 lb-ft of torque it works hard in heavy digging - operators pushing into packed piles wish for the SR210B's 74 hp.
- ✗The 20.6 GPM standard flow is modest, so hungrier attachments require the extra-cost high-flow option.
- ✗Vertical-lift linkage adds complexity and pivot points over a radial design, meaning more pins and bushings to maintain long-term.
- ✗The 5,550 lb breakout force trails the radial SR175B by a wide margin, so it's the weaker digger of Case's two small frames.
- ✗Case's construction dealer network is thinner than Bobcat's or Deere's in many regions, slowing parts and warranty work.
- ✗Enclosed cab, two-speed, and EH controls are all options that push the real-world price well above base.
- ✗Owners report occasional B-series sensor and electrical glitches that can require a dealer visit to clear.
- ✗Resale value trails the big three brands, partially offsetting the lower purchase price at trade-in.
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