ASV PT-80 Compact track loaders tech specs

Overview

The ASV PT-80 sits in a very practical part of the compact track loader market. It gives contractors more lift and more machine than the lighter ASV models, but it still keeps the low-ground-pressure character that makes the brand so useful on soft terrain. In plain terms, it is built for buyers who want real jobsite capability without turning every wet patch, lawn edge, or finished surface into a repair bill.

Powered by a turbocharged Perkins 804C-33T diesel rated at 60.03 kW, the PT-80 delivers a 1,406.14 kg lifting capacity and runs with just 0.24 bar ground pressure. Add in 113.55 L/min of hydraulic flow and a 17.7 km/h top speed, and it becomes clear that this is not just a gentle turf machine. It is a proper contractor loader with enough pace and hydraulic muscle to stay useful in grading, loading, site cleanup, and attachment-heavy work.

Performance & Efficiency

The PT-80 has the kind of specs that make it genuinely useful across a broad mix of contractor work. A 1,406.14 kg lifting capacity gives it enough strength for pallets, site materials, spoil, bulk dirt work, and more serious daily support than lighter compact track loaders manage comfortably. It is not a huge production CTL, but it is well past the point of being just a specialist machine for delicate ground.

Hydraulic flow of 113.55 L/min is one of the real selling points. That level of flow gives the PT-80 proper attachment capability for trenchers, augers, planers, and other tools that can quickly expose weaker hydraulic packages. Relief valve pressure of 206.84 bar supports that with useful force, while the 62-degree rack-back angle helps keep loads more secure during travel and site movement.

The 17.7 km/h top speed is another major advantage. For a machine in this size bracket, that kind of travel speed helps it move efficiently around larger or spread-out sites instead of wasting half the shift creeping between tasks. Add in the 0.24 bar ground pressure, and the PT-80 becomes especially attractive for contractors who need mobility and soft-ground performance in the same machine.

Maintenance & Ownership

The PT-80 makes the most sense for buyers who understand that capability on paper only matters when the machine underneath it is healthy. On used units, the undercarriage, tracks, rollers, hydraulic response, and service history are where the real story lives. This is not the sort of loader to buy because the paint still shines and the seller says “runs great” like it is poetry.

The Perkins 804C-33T is a known engine platform, and the overall machine remains simpler than a lot of newer electronically denser CTLs. That is good news for owners who prefer equipment that feels mechanical rather than moody. Fuel capacity of 68.13 L and hydraulic capacity of 79.49 L support real workdays and meaningful attachment use, which suits contractors who will actually use the machine rather than just admire its spec sheet.

In the AED 57,000–110,000 range, the PT-80 can be a strong value play for contractors who want more lift and hydraulic performance than the smaller ASV models without moving into a much larger and heavier machine.

In Cabin & Interior

The PT-80’s operator environment is functional and honest about its age. It is built more around getting work done than making the operator feel like they are in a premium lounge. With a height to the top of cab of 2.19 m, it stays manageable on normal sites, though it does not have the lower-profile feel of some smaller loaders.

Controls are straightforward, visibility is workable, and the machine gives the impression of being built for output rather than pampering. Operators used to newer machines will notice the difference in comfort, noise, and overall polish, but that comes with the territory here. This loader earns its keep with what it does outside the cab more than what it feels like inside it.

Safety Features

Safety here comes mainly from machine stance, flotation, and predictable behavior on soft terrain. The 1.8 m width over tracks, 16 rollers per side, long-contact undercarriage, and 0.24 bar ground pressure all help the PT-80 stay planted on mixed, damp, or softer ground. Ground clearance of 0.38 m is also useful for typical site conditions and rougher work zones.

Like any used compact track loader, safe ownership depends heavily on actual machine condition. A tired undercarriage, poor control feel, weak hydraulics, or compromised visibility can turn a good model into a bad decision quickly. On the PT-80, inspection is not just due diligence, it is part of self-defense.

In Comparison

Caterpillar 259
A mainstream compact track loader with strong brand recognition and broad contractor appeal. Often easier to resell simply because the badge does part of the talking for you.

Caterpillar 267
Another comparable Cat option with a similar jobsite role and broader familiarity in the market, though not always as flotation-focused in behavior as the ASV.

ASV PT-80
The more ground-friendly and hydraulically interesting option. It suits buyers who care about low ground pressure, useful travel speed, and strong attachment ability without jumping to a much heavier loader.

Verdict

Rated 4 stars, the ASV PT-80 is a very solid compact track loader for buyers who want real work capability without giving up flotation and soft-ground manners. It combines useful lift, strong hydraulic performance, and fast site mobility in a package that still stays friendly to softer surfaces.

In the AED 57,000–110,000 range, it makes a lot of sense for experienced buyers who want a capable used CTL and know to inspect the undercarriage before they get seduced by the numbers. It is not flashy, but it is seriously practical.