ASV PT-70 Compact track loaders tech specs

Overview

The ASV PT-70 is a compact track loader for contractors who want more than a light landscaping machine but do not necessarily need the extra bulk of a larger heavy CTL. It brings together useful lifting strength, very strong hydraulic flow, and ASV’s well-known low-ground-pressure layout, which makes it especially attractive for mixed work on softer ground.

Powered by a turbocharged Perkins 804C-33T diesel with 52.95 kW, the PT-70 delivers a rated lifting capacity of 1,247.38 kg and runs with only 0.26 bar ground pressure. That gives it a practical balance between real site capability and surface-friendly operation. It is the kind of machine that fits grading, loading, attachment work, and site support without needing to act like the biggest guy in the yard.

Performance & Efficiency

The PT-70 is where the ASV range starts to feel seriously capable. A lifting capacity of 1,247.38 kg gives it enough headroom for pallets, site materials, spoil, and general contractor tasks without feeling like it is constantly brushing against its own limits. It is not a heavyweight production loader, but it has enough substance to be more than just a soft-ground specialist.

The main headline here is hydraulic flow. At 113.55 L/min, the PT-70 has enough oil moving to make attachment work a real part of its job, not just a brochure bullet. That matters for operators who need trenchers, augers, cold-planer-type tools, or other hydraulically demanding attachments to work without the machine feeling half-awake. Relief valve pressure of 206.84 bar backs that up with useful force, while the 55-degree rack-back angle helps hold material more securely during travel.

Top speed of 11.27 km/h is respectable, though not wild. The PT-70 feels more like a steady worker than a sprinting jobsite taxi. Its 0.26 bar ground pressure is a bigger deal anyway. That is what gives it the real advantage on damp fill, lawns, muddy site prep, and softer finished surfaces where a heavier machine can start acting like a very expensive lawn aerator.

Maintenance & Ownership

The PT-70 makes sense for buyers who want a machine with strong practical ability but still manageable size and ownership footprint. The Perkins 804C-33T is a known engine platform, and the overall package stays simpler than some later electronically denser loaders. That can be a plus for owners who prefer equipment that feels more mechanical and less dramatic.

Fuel capacity of 68.13 L and hydraulic capacity of 79.49 L support real workdays and meaningful attachment use. As always with used tracked equipment, undercarriage condition matters a lot. Tracks, rollers, hydraulic response, and service history are where the truth lives. Paint is just makeup, and some machines wear it like liars.

In the AED 57,000–100,000 range, the PT-70 works well for contractors who want strong hydraulic ability, soft-ground performance, and better lift than the lighter ASV models without moving into a much bigger machine.

In Cabin & Interior

The PT-70’s cab is functional and old-school rather than plush. With a height to the top of cab of 2.19 m, it is still manageable on normal sites, though it is less low-profile than the smaller PT machines. Controls are straightforward, and the machine’s operating environment suits crews who care more about getting work done than being pampered.

Operators moving from newer premium CTLs will notice the age in comfort, noise, and overall polish. But that is not really the PT-70’s pitch. It is here to give you practical capability, not mood lighting and emotional support armrests.

Safety Features

Safety comes more from balance, flotation, and machine stance than from electronic systems. The 1.68 m width over tracks, 14 rollers per side, 0.26 bar ground pressure, and long-contact undercarriage help the PT-70 stay planted on mixed and softer terrain. Ground clearance of 0.38 m is also decent for site conditions that are less than tidy.

As with any used CTL, safe ownership depends heavily on actual condition. A worn undercarriage, tired hydraulics, sloppy controls, or damaged visibility points can turn a good model into a frustrating risk quickly. On the PT-70, inspection is not optional common sense, it is survival.

In Comparison

Caterpillar 247
A well-known compact track loader with strong brand recognition and a similar soft-ground jobsite role. Often easier to explain at resale time because everyone knows the badge.

Caterpillar 249
A close comparison point for general contractor work with broad familiarity and predictable market appeal, though not always as flotation-focused in feel as an ASV.

ASV PT-70
The more hydraulically interesting and ground-friendly option. It suits buyers who care about soft-terrain work, practical lift, and strong attachment ability more than badge comfort.

Verdict

Rated 4 stars, the ASV PT-70 is a very practical compact track loader for buyers who want real hydraulic capability and useful lift without giving up low ground pressure. It makes strong sense for grading, loading, site cleanup, and attachment work on softer terrain where flotation actually matters.

In the AED 57,000–100,000 range, it is a smart used-machine choice for contractors who know what they need and are willing to inspect carefully. It is not the flashiest option, but it is a seriously workable one.