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Case SV340B
The Case SV340B is a large-frame vertical-lift wheeled skid steer powered by a 90 hp FPT diesel. It's Case's most powerful wheeled model, built for heavy loading with strong breakout force and a competitive price.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓The SV340B is Case's biggest wheeled skid steer, and its 3,400 lb capacity and 9,530 lb bucket breakout force impress operators doing heavy loading and digging.
- ✓The vertical lift with a 133-inch hinge-pin height makes loading the tallest trucks and hoppers easy, competitive with the best large frames.
- ✓Case pricing undercuts Bobcat and Cat large-frame skid steers, so value-focused buyers feel they get a lot of capability for the money.
- ✓The 24.2 GPM standard flow plus high-flow option runs a wide range of demanding attachments for versatility.
- ✓Case cabs are roomy and comfortable with good visibility, and owners appreciate the low-effort EH controls over long days.
- ✓The FPT engine pulls strongly, and owners doing heavy work report the machine handles demanding loads without straining.
- ✓Two-speed travel comes standard, making ground-to-ground moves quick on larger sites.
- ✓The large frame and heavy weight give a planted, stable feel when handling heavy pallets at full reach.
Cons
- ✗Case's dealer and parts network is thinner than the big three, and owners in some regions report frustrating waits for service parts.
- ✗Resale value trails Bobcat, Cat, and Deere, so the lower purchase price is partly offset by a bigger depreciation hit.
- ✗Some owners report electronic and sensor issues on FPT-engined machines that can be tricky to diagnose without a good dealer.
- ✗As a wheeled machine it lacks the flotation of the TV450B, making it less suited to soft or muddy ground.
- ✗At 90 hp some heavy operators wish for more power relative to the machine's high capacity for the toughest dirt work.
- ✗The attachment and used-implement ecosystem isn't as deep as Bobcat's, limiting options in some markets.
- ✗Fit-and-finish is judged by some operators as a step below Cat and Bobcat refinement.
- ✗Dealer support quality varies widely by region, and owners say the ownership experience depends heavily on the local dealer.
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