Which One do You Need: High Flow or Standard Flow?
At Cornerstone Equipment our best-selling piece of equipment is our New Holland Compact Track Loaders (CTL). These pieces of equipment were built to perform and deliver performance that is matched to almost none. We recognize that the annual growth in the construction industry is approximately 6.5% across the United States, it is important that our equipment matches the growth. Compact Track Loaders are widely used for construction, land management, and agricultural tasks. When buying the equipment, one of the many choices is whether to purchase a high-flow or a standard-flow CTL. This guide will explain the difference between the two and what projects they can be used for.
What is High Flow?
When looking into a high flow CTL, this unit is equipped with a stronger hydraulic system that allows a greater volume of hydraulic fluid pumped through the machine per minute. Units from New Holland that come in a high-flow option are the C332, C337, C345, and the C362.
A machine with this kind of power is best for working with attachments that demand more hydraulic power. Our most popular attachment is the forestry mulcher, used for clearing out areas with heavy vegetation. Pair that with a C332, C337, or a C345 and you will be ready to go! A few other attachments to consider for high-flow models are:
- Cold Planners – for concrete and asphalt
- Brush Cutters – land clearing applications
- Snow Blowers – property maintenance
What is Standard Flow?
Standard flow CTLs operate at a regular hydraulic flow rate, typically used in less strenuous hydraulic flow applications. New Holland offers the majority of their CTLs in the standard flow option, including the C330, C332, and the C337.
These units work best in applications where the tasks are not as heavy duty. The systems of standard flow units are built for optimum efficiency and longevity of the equipment. You might see these units in a general-purpose construction job, landscaping, or light-duty work. Common attachments you might use on a standard flow unit would be:
- Pallet Forks
- Augers
- Landscape Rakes
In conclusion, choosing between a high-flow and a standard-flow Compact Track Loader comes down to the type of work you do and the attachments you rely on most. At Cornerstone Equipment, we understand that as the construction, land management, and agricultural industries continue to grow, your equipment needs to grow with you. New Holland CTLs offer dependable performance across a wide range of applications—whether you need the extra hydraulic power of a high-flow machine for demanding attachments like forestry mulchers and cold planers, or the efficient, long-lasting reliability of a standard-flow unit for everyday tasks. No matter the job, there is a New Holland CTL built to match your workload and keep you productive for years to come.
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