Case Track Loaders — 2015 Spec Guide
Four Track Loaders Engineered From The Ground Up
Case has significantly beefed up its compact track loader lineup this year. The fleet — manufactured in Wichita, Kan. — includes four models: the TR270 (radial), TR310 (radial), TR340 (radial) and TV380 (vertical). Case currently offers a three-year, 3,000-hour complete factory warranty on its entire line of compact track loaders (CTL). The TR310 and TR340 are new models designed to fit the operating capacity demands of CTL buyers in North America. The
TV380 is a Tier 4 Final update. Both the TR340 and the TV380 are the industry’s first CTLs with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology. The TR310 features wider tracks (15.75 in.) and lower ground pressure (5 psi) than other medium-frame CTLs. According to Case, these features provide greater power, stability and flotation for owners/operators who need that performance without upgrading to a large-frame machine. The new TR310 weighs in at 8,800 lbs with a rated operating capacity (ROC) of 3,100 lbs and a bucket breakout force of 8,680 lbs. It meets Tier 4 Final emissions regulations through a particulate matter catalyst. This requires no diesel particulate filter (DPF) maintenance or replacement, DPF regeneration or fluids to add.
The newest models, the TR340 and TV380, represent an overhaul of Case’s large-frame CTL lineup. According to Case, the new models feature best-in-class torque, breakout force and standard auxiliary hydraulic flow, as well as one of the industry’s widest cabs with 360-degree visibility. The TR340 weighs 10,000 lbs with an ROC of 3,400 lbs and a bucket breakout force of 8,700 lbs. The TV380 weighs 10,550 lbs, provides 8,776 lbs of bucket breakout force and an ROC of 3,800 lbs. Both machines are rated at 90 gross hp, produce 282 ft-lbs of torque and feature increased hydraulic flow rates (standard — 24.2 gpm; high-flow — 37.6 gpm). One of the most important features of the new TR340 and TV380 are that they were the first Tier 4 Final CTLs outfitted with SCR technology. SCR is an after-treatment system that lowers exhaust temperatures and does not use fuel to burn off particulate matter.
All Case Alpha Series CTLs feature dozer-style undercarriages designed for stability on steep slopes and performance in muddy and sandy terrain. The rigid track frame features fewer moving parts than suspension track systems, making it more durable and easier to maintain. The cab-forward design, along with the industry’s lowest entry threshold and sloped rear hood, provides visibility with excellent site lines, says Case. Ultra-narrow wire side screens, side lighting and a skylight further improve visibility.
Easy access to the engine, filters and fill points simplifies maintenance on Case CTLs, with all daily service points and filters located at the rear of the machine for quick access. Easy-tilt cabs provide convenient entry to the drivetrain compartment, and hydraulic quick-couplers allow operators to quickly change attachments from the comfort of the cab. Connect Under Pressure (CUP) manifolds require no tools to connect or disconnect hydraulic lines.
Advice to Buyers
“Much like larger types of tracked equipment, a great deal of the owning and operating costs of a CTL are wrapped up in the undercarriage,” explains Warren Anderson, brand marketing manager with Case Construction Equipment. “Track type and undercarriage design should be focal points of your search to ensure you’ll get the flotation, stability and power you need out of your machine.”
